Cucumbers have long been a mainstay in the product lineup at Pure Flavor®, but an innovative new offering will surely grab the attention of consumers who are looking to grab a quick, healthy and flavorful snack that also puts sustainability at the forefront.

The commitment to sustainability along with keeping the supply chain moving have been the main focus for Sev-Rend High-Performance Packaging for the past several years.

Jeff Watkin, the St. Louis-based company’s director of marketing, recently spoke with The Produce News on the increase in demand for packaging along with sustainable options.

Kurt Zuhlke, president of his namesake Kurt Zuhlke & Associates, is a regular presence at the PMA Fresh Summit, having attended most years since 1980.

The show is important to Zuhlke, he noted, because it allows him to get out and meet new people entering the produce market and promote the company’s products.

Sunkist Growers, the 128-year-old fresh citrus marketing cooperative, celebrates the return of citrus season with the classic and vitamin C-packed Navel orange, along with new shopper behavior trends and category management solutions to support retail partners in delivering the best offerings and highest-quality fruit for consumers worldwide. 

As the holiday season approaches, Lipman Family Farms will feature their new fresh-cut green beans at PMA’s virtual Fresh Summit. With shipments starting this month, Lipman’s green beans are ready for retail year-round, just in time for the holiday months when fresh green beans are in high demand.

Available in a high-graphic, microwavable bag to eliminate prep time, Lipman’s fresh-cut green beans are clipped and cleaned to provide a dependable, ready-to-enjoy product. The retail packaging is designed to enhance the shelf life and ensure convenient, fresh produce.

With working and learning from home a new reality for many consumers across the nation, now more than ever the need for fresh, convenient, ready-to-eat meals is surging. FiveStar Gourmet Foods knew it could help and developed Simply Fresh 2Go, its first product line targeted concurrently to both retail and school foodservice channels. With 12 new SKUs, each meal is nutritionally compliant to meet strict national school lunch dietary standards.