Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Fresh Apples, Pears, Potatoes, and Mixed Fresh Produce Boxes

November 10, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Apples, Pears, Potatoes, and Mixed Fresh Produce Boxes for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority

Stemilt Breaks Ground on New Automated Pear Packing Line

November 4, 2022 Stemilt

A new pear line facility equipped with automated packing systems, defect sorting, and robotic palletizing will “pear” well with the way Stemilt grows pears.

Augmented Reality Experience Shows Consumers How to Enjoy Pears

October 24, 2022 Pear Bureau Northwest

Pear Bureau Northwest’s (PBNW) new augmented reality experience reaches consumers in a fun, more immersive way. The experience takes the user on a digital journey that demonstrates how to elevate every day dishes by simply adding pears.

Stemilt’s Lil Snappers Opens Opportunities for Small Size Apples and Pears This Year

October 14, 2022 Stemilt

Stemilt’s Lil Snappers® kid-size fruit puts tiny fruit, into tiny hands offering parents a convenient, healthy fruit option for their kids. Stemilt’s Marketing Director, Brianna Shales, explains how retailers can shift focus from bulk apple promotions to include Lil Snappers® 3 lb. bag program in the regular apple and pear mix to move volume of smaller fruit this year. 

Strella Launches Automated Quality Management Platform for Retailers

August 26, 2022 Strella

Strella, a freshness management company that builds technology to predict produce maturity has announced the launch of its automated quality management platform for retailers.