Ball Horticultural Co. recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company
Ball Horticultural Co. has been selected as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies.
Pure Flavor Rocco Reds tomato earns Chef’s Choice title
Pure Flavor's Rocco Reds were awarded Chef’s Choice recognition at the Annual Greenhouse Competition held at the Leamington Fair on Friday, May 22, further cementing its title as “The Chef’s Tomato.” Greenhouse growers from across the region gathered to showcase the quality, consistency and innovation behind locally grown produce.
In the Trenches: Source-packed cut produce offers significant savings in time, labor and waste
In today’s fast-paced world, shoppers want to get in and out of stores quickly. With changing lifestyles and eating habits, customers now look for food options that are not only healthier, but also more convenient, making their shopping experience faster and more efficient.
Keeping Jersey Fresh and its benefits top of mind
It’s great to be back addressing the state of New Jersey’s produce industry for readers of The Produce News and to take this look-ahead to our upcoming produce seasons.
CMI expects earlier cherry harvest, strong momentum
CMI Orchards is optimistic about this season’s crop size, despite some challenging spring weather. Cold temperatures during bloom impacted some growing regions, reducing Northwest crop projections to the range of 18.4 to 19.2 million boxes, approximately 20 percent lighter than last season. However, Kaci Komstadius, marketing manager at CMI pointed out that from a timing standpoint, the season is shaping up well.
Consalo Family Farms expands value-added focus in New Jersey
As the New Jersey growing season gets underway, Consalo Family Farms and The Freshwave Fruit & Produce are seeing strong early crop development while continuing to expand organic production and value-added offerings to meet evolving customer demand.
Publix, Healthy Family Project unite 20 produce partners
Healthy Family Project’s 24th annual Publix Produce for Kids campaign is under way through June 24 with a record 20 produce companies participating, making it the largest campaign in the cause marketing program’s history. Together, participating brands are helping provide more than 1.05 million meals to 40 Feeding America partner food banks throughout Publix’s market area.
JJB Family Farms focuses on consistency
With strong movement across multiple onion categories and favorable crop conditions so far, JJB Family Farms is moving through the 2026 season with optimism while continuing to navigate the rising costs and logistical challenges facing the produce industry.“We’ve got good volume across white, red, yellow, organic and conventional onions,” said Derrell Kelso, onion manager of the Stockton, CA-based company. “Quality so far is looking great. Everything here is packed to order.”
Bobalu Berry Farms welcomes Don Hobson as VP of sales and business development
Bobalu Berry Farms has named Don Hobson its vice president of sales and business development. Bringing more than 30 years of produce industry experience, Hobson joins the Bobalu leadership team with an exceptional track record of driving strategic growth, strengthening customer partnerships, and expanding market opportunities across retail programs and foodservice channels.
Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers to combine global horticultural businesses
Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers, two global players in ornamental breeding and propagation, have signed an agreement to establish a strategic joint venture. This partnership represents an important step forward for both organizations as they work together to better serve growers around the world.