Groundbreaking Berry Concept Sets the Table for Category Growth

April 2, 2021 Ocean Spray

Expectations are high for the first-ever Ocean Spray® specialty berry pack which debuts this fall, backed by a trio of partners intent on elevating the category with a unique tabletop strawberry proposition.

Wish Farms Cuts the Ribbon on its New Headquarters

March 30, 2021 Wish Farms

International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, is pleased to announce the ribbon cutting on its new headquarters in Plant City, FL. The ceremony commemorated the official move in to Wish Farms’ new 24,000 square foot office on its 36-acre campus.

Robots and Bees: High-Tech, Vertical Strawberry Farm in N.J. Raises $50M in Series A Round

March 19, 2021 Robin D. Schatz, Forbes

The New York-based company announced it has raised $50 million in a Series A round, bringing its total funding up to $55 million and positioning it for expansion into new crops and other metropolitan areas.

Bobalu Berries Shares Family Recipes, Building Brand Demand with Shoppers

March 16, 2021 Bobalu Berries

Bobalu Berry Farms has just launched a series of exclusive recipes as they begin to build a consumer network of brand loyal shoppers. The company specifically developed video content to accompany each of the recipes along with insider family tips on storage and handling.

New Study Shows Why Strawberries Must Keep (Their) Cool

Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. Experts stress the word “should” because, to ensure the fruit is at peak form, you’re not supposed to break what’s called the “cold chain,” says Jeff Brecht, a UF/IFAS horticultural sciences professor and Extension specialist.