Square 1 uses data analytics to help its retail partners
Continuous growth in the asparagus category has led Square One Farms to expand its procurement team, and to increase its investments in technology and data analytics to help its retail partners make more informed buying and promotional decisions.
Lange Farms growing its Peru footprint
Though Lange Farms is only expecting a slight increase in Peruvian asparagus volume this year, it is bullish on the future of Peru and expects to continue to grow its volume from that South American source of supply.
Market Minute: New crop Idaho potatoes ready for promotion
If you were to hold up a Russet potato in your hand and ask 10 people at random to identify the variety, how would they respond? Most would probably say it is an Idaho potato. That’s because most people often associate Russets with Idaho potatoes. It’s a common assumption.
Bubbly Wine Weigela wins top international awards
Bubbly Wine Weigela, a standout in the Proven Winners ColorChoice collection, has added two prestigious European awards to its record, recently recognized in Poland and Belgium.
FreshEdge announces leadership transition, new CEO
Steve Grinstead will be transitioning into the role of chairman of FreshEdge effective Dec. 31. Andrew Iacobucci will succeed Grinstead as CEO, Greg Corsaro will remain president of FreshEdge and Grinstead will continue to be actively involved in the business, focusing on industry, supplier and customer relations.
EPC hosts 10th annual Joe DeLorenzo Family Apple Picking Event
It felt like summer for the Eastern Produce Council’s annual Family Apple Picking Event at Melick’s Town Farm in Oldwick, NJ, on Saturday, Sept. 27. This marked the 10th annual event, named in memory of former EPC president and director of produce merchandising and operations at Alpha 1 Marketing, the merchandising arm of Krasdale Foods.
Changing the trajectory of children’s health with the Foundation for Fresh Produce
The Foundation for Fresh Produce launched the Child Nutrition Education Network, a bold new initiative designed to change the trajectory of children’s health by strengthening fruit and vegetable education efforts around the world.
Opal apple poised for biggest season yet
Retailers looking for a standout apple program this season will find plenty to celebrate in the 2025 Opal crop, which is shaping up to be the biggest yet. With significant gains in both conventional and organic production, expanded availability, and refreshed packaging designed to attract shoppers, Opal is entering the season positioned for strong performance at retail.
Dümmen Orange releases its 2026 Welcome to the Jungle catalog
Dümmen Orange just released its 2026 Welcome to the Jungle catalog to highlight its current program for the upcoming year.