Wish Farms Harvests the First Strawberry Flat in Florida
Farm manager, Chris Parks, announced the accomplishment to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, which celebrates the annual feat officially kicking off the season. …
Year: 2024
State Garden Expands Capabilities and Expertise with Three Strategic New Hires
State Garden, a New England family-owned produce supplier, announced today three new strategic hires. These new leaders will bring new capabilities and expertise to the organization’s rapidly evolving portfolio of brands and offerings, including Olivia’s Organics, Northeast Fresh, and more. Tom Thompson joins as Chief Revenue Officer; Dinesh Babu joins the organization as Vice President of Quality and Food Safety; Faye Doyle joins as Director of Marketing. …
Colombia Avocados Anticipate Significant Volume Growth in Q4
At the 2024 Annual Meeting, The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced that an estimated 30 million pounds of Colombian avocados are projected to be shipped to the U.S. market in Q4-2024. This new milestone for Q4 follows a record-breaking summer travel season and highlights the strong upward trend in Colombian Hass avocado export to the U.S. By the end of 2024, exports are projected to reach approximately 95 million pounds for the calendar year, a significant increase from the 30 million pounds reported by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service in 2023. …
ENVY Apples Gear Up for Launch of New 2024 Season Harvest Time is Here
Excitement is building as ENVY™ apples supply transitions from imports to fresh, domestic production. Last year’s Washington supply sold out early, with continued double-digit sales growth over prior year and this season promises even more with new trees coming into production to meet the soaring demand. …
Top Retailers Honor Leading Suppliers at ECIP Event
Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, recently celebrated the Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. The celebration served as a platform to recognize 26 supplier companies who have shown exceptional leadership in adopting ECIP and accelerating awareness of the importance of responsible labor practices in the produce industry. …
