Oishii, a produce company behind one of the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farms, announced the opening of its newest farm in Los Angeles. The company’s West Coast expansion marks the first time Oishii’s strawberries are available outside of the greater New York area.

Giddings Berries USA, the Monterey, CA-based subsidiary of Giddings Fruit, a leading global supplier of conventional and organic berries, cherries and more, has strengthened its management team as it aggressively grows its presence and support to U.S. customers.

GEM-Pack Berries LLC and Red Blossom Sales Inc. are combining forces to create a dynamic union, capitalizing on tangible synergies that translate directly to customer benefits and grower success.

Naturipe, a global leader of fresh berries, said its import blueberries from Peru are peaking early this season and in impressive volumes. With the first arrival of import berries being ahead of schedule and a very strong crop, Naturipe is excited about the rest of the season.
 

Sunny Valley International markets cranberries on behalf of Whalen Farms, a grower-member of the Jersey Fruit Cooperative.

Sunny Valley International is a leading importer of South American blueberries on the East Coast. In a typical import season, the company will handle approximately 500,000 case equivalents of combined conventional and organic blueberries from Peru, Chile and Argentina.