Chelan Fresh fleshes out availability with Ambrosias
Ambrosia apples are nectar of the gods for Chelan Fresh Marketing. “We’re really excited about the good quality of Ambrosias coming out of Canada,” said Director of Marketing Mac Riggan. “It’s an exciting new apple. We are growing the category with Canadian volume. We are selling to retailers who haven’t had access to this apple before.”
PEI potatoes a cost-effective vegetable for Canadians
The softening Canadian dollar has in many cases driven up the cost of imported produce, and this is being reflected in grocery store prices. However, one staple vegetable that has not experienced the same jump in prices is Prince Edward Island Potatoes. That’s good news for Canadian families trying to make the most of their grocery budgets, as potatoes are also incredibly versatile.
Winner named in OGVG Celebrating Ontario Agriculture promotion
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers announced that Michael Tuinstra, foodservice unit manager of Dana Hospitality LP, who runs the cafe at the Blount Canada Ltd. location in Guelph, has been selected as the winner of the second OGVG Celebrating Ontario Agriculture promotion and display competition.
Sunkist releases peak-season Navel orange packaging
Peak citrus season has arrived, and Sunkist is letting consumers know that Sunkist Navel oranges are at their prime, with a new, high-graphic giro bag only available during this special part of the season.
Array of issues confront transportation industry
Low rates, online transportation boards, electronic logs and over-capacity are a few of the issues causing concern in the transportation business.
Braga Fresh adds five products to Josie’s Organics line
Braga Fresh Family Farms has added green and red dandelions, Easter egg radishes, fennel and leeks to its line of premium-quality, USDA-certified organic produce marketed under the Josie’s Organics line.
WP Rawl launches Back to Fresh campaign
For the start of the year WP Rawl announced the launch of its newest campaign, Back to Fresh: Make Your Plate Green in 2016.
Polymer Logistics names North American VP
Polymer Logistics, a leader in retail-ready packaging, announced that Tony Mosco has joined the company as North American vice president of sales. Mosco reports to Gideon Feiner, chief executive officer, and is responsible for all commercial activity in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Grapple brand apples star in new Food Factory USA TV episode
Grapple brand apples will star in the upcoming episode of "Food Factory USA." The television show, now in its fourth season, takes viewers on an up-close tour revealing how some of America’s favorite foods are made.
Tudor: 2015-16 apple season is one of rising stars
The current apple season is one that producers, retailers and consumers can feel jazzed about. “This is the time of the year the apple category has the most choices,” said Andy Tudor, director of business development for Rainier Fruit Co. “Not only are we selling the mainline varieties in good volumes, but it has also become the season of the rising stars.”
The marketplace atmosphere charged up in November as Rainier began to move its exclusive variety, Junami.