Grimmway Announces Promotion of Industry Veteran Eric Proffitt

February 7, 2024 Grimmway

Grimmway Farms, a global leader in fresh produce, is delighted to announce the promotion of Eric Proffitt to Executive Vice President. In his new position, Proffitt will play a pivotal role in steering the company toward continued success, building on his experience and dedication to the agricultural industry.

Zespri Looking Ahead to Promising 2024 Season

February 7, 2024 Zespri

Zespri ended the 2023 season as the #1 selling kiwi brand for the fourth straight year. Consumers love the refreshingly sweet taste of Zespri’s SunGold,TM which has generated double-digit growth in both dollars and volume helping to solidify the top brand position. Zespri has helped propel the kiwi category, outpacing the total fruit department growth rate by +7 points.

MountainKing Readies Supplies of Petite-Sized Varieties for Spring Crawfish Season

February 7, 2024 MountainKing Potatoes

While crawfish season is expected to ramp up a bit later this year due to supply challenges caused by months of high temperatures, fresh potato grower and packager MountainKing is readying supplies of its popular petite varieties while putting the finishing touches on how-to videos to help shoppers get the most out of their springtime celebrations. 

Village Farms Fresh Honored With Outstanding Employer Award

February 7, 2024 Village Farms Fresh

The award acknowledges businesses that are committed to cultivating inclusive workplaces in British Columbia and has recognized Village Farms Fresh along with its sister company Pure Sunfarms, for celebrating and supporting the rich diversity, team culture, and relationships of their teams.  Options Community Services is a non-profit charity providing social services to the municipalities surrounding the Company’s greenhouses in Delta, Canada.

USDA Develops Cold-Hardiness Kiwifruit for Immediate Release to Public

February 7, 2024 USDA ARS

California produces the vast majority of kiwis that are sold in our local grocery stores, but due to recent research advancements from U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists, this may no longer be the case.