Divine Flavor and Grupo Alta host Sun World for showcase
Produce shipper-marketer Divine Flavor, along with its principal grower and one of Mexico’s largest table grape producers, Grupo Alta, recently hosted Sun World International at Sonora vineyards for a special showcase of Ruby Rush® (Sugrafiftythree variety), the company’s newest red seedless grape brand.
Voeks Inc. welcomes Chris Higgins of Hort Americas as industry adviser
Voeks Inc., a leading innovator in agricultural and horticultural irrigation and sustainable water technology growing solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Christ
New Jersey Department of Agriculture expects a bumper blueberry crop
Joe Atchison III is a cheerleader for New Jersey’s blueberries. As the assistant secretary of agriculture and director of the division of marketing and development for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, part of his job is to make sure the world knows just how good the crop is.
Local produce checks all the right boxes for New York retailer
As summer approaches and the seasonal produce deal starts to pop in the Northeast, the retail group that operates Tops Friendly Markets, Price Chopper and Market 32 kicks its locally grown promotions into high gear to celebrate the bounty that is available from the Empire State while also helping ag producers in New York.
Michigan remains a top producer of fruits and vegetables
Michigan’s agricultural scene is characterized by its rich diversity, with farmers growing a wide array of fruits and vegetables that peak during the summer months.
The state’s blueberry production is particularly notable, with more than 100 million pounds harvested annually across around 575 family farms, which contribute roughly $140 million to Michigan’s economy. These farms grow approximately 30 different blueberry varieties, showcasing the state’s strength in the category.
California avocados get ample spring marketing support
Marketing efforts for California avocados are running at full steam this spring and in support for California Avocado Month in June.
EFI highlights National Safety Month
Equitable Food Initiative is recognizing National Safety Month by calling attention to the essential role of worker engagement in reducing safety risks, associated costs and providing resources to help reduce such instances.
Five-state coalition demands transparency on USDA’s farm wage rate determination
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission have assembled a five-state, 30-organization coalition comprising two national organizations, representing a diverse collection of crops, including eight advocacy groups, with the unified mission of filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
IFPA advocates for the produce industry at its Washington Conference
The produce industry once again met in Washington, DC, for the International Fresh Produce Association's annual Washington Conference on Monday June 9. After a day of meetings, attendees took a breath, mingled and talked strategy at the opening reception, held at the Grand Hyatt, before the visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
Variety Farms enjoys success with its Diamond Blueberries
Variety Farms Inc., a farm that has been around for roughly 100 years, markets Diamond Blueberries as its personal label.