Black Gold Farms digs deeper with a fresh look
Black Gold Farms is launching a fresh look and feel this summer that encompass all aspects of the grower, packer and shipper of potatoes. The brand and materials will be a comprehensive, consistent look and feel throughout all audiences that Black Gold Farms serves.
Production delays don’t dampen enthusiasm at Cambridge Farms
Although there will be a slight delay to the beginning of the Eastern Shore potato deal for Cambridge Farms Inc., marketing of the quality crop is expected to proceed in an orderly fashion.
“Like most people, the season was delayed somewhat due to cold, wet weather,” said Vice President Ken Gad. “We are maybe five to seven days late. I think they’ve made up time.” He said growers often remind people, “Potatoes are ready when they’re ready. Ninety days is 90 days. One hundred twenty days is 120 days.”
Dublin Farms prepping for July 1 start with fresh Eastern Shore spuds
The cold and wet spring pushed potato movement on the Eastern Shore forward about a week for Dublin Farms Inc. in Horntown, VA.
But David Hickman, vice president of the company, told The Produce News in late May that the crop is catching up quickly now that the days are warm and sunny.
“We’re quickly making up for lost time,” said Hickman. “We don’t expect a glut or gaps of any kind because the entire East ran a little late.
Dulcich family grows, markets grapes with love and dedication
Sunlight International Sales, the marketing arm of Dulcich & Sons, has not lost sight of the historic family focus placed upon growing the finest table grapes possible. After Jakov and Antoinette Dulcich immigrated to the United States, they set about the task of saving enough money to acquire farmland and tend their own grapes. Their sons, Peter and Nick, followed in their parents footsteps.
Spinelli: One-stop-shopping important to Anthony Vineyards customer roster
Anthony Vineyards continues to provide its customers with the kind of one-stop-shop experience that allows them to buy the best conventional and organic table grapes with maximum confidence and minimum fuss.
“We try to keep a balance,” said Salesman Rob Spinelli. “We want to offer customers the ability for one-stop shopping for conventional and organic.”
Customer is king at Pandol
For more than 70 years, Pandol Bros. Inc. has focused on providing its customers with world-class table grapes and unparalleled customer service.
OPMA names successor to retiring president
Virginia Zimm, president of Faye Clack Communications Inc., will take over as president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association upon the retirement of current President Ian MacKenzie at the end of the year.
Fruit Royale philosophy is to keep on growing
Despite pressures posed by limitations on water available for irrigation, Fruit Royale Inc. plans to do what it does best — keep on growing.
Louie Galvan, managing partner, said the company is a grower, shipper, packer and marketer specializing in premium table grapes of all colors, which are marketed throughout the year.
Sid Wainer & Son offering retailers custom dried fruit and nut program
Sid Wainer & Son is adding repack capabilities to its newly built manufacturing facility in Mattapoisett, MA. The technology will pack dried fruits and nuts to order, giving resellers a customized experience and a fresh, juicy, high-quality product.
DNE announces new hire for sales
Mark Hanks, DNE's vice president of sales, marketing and operations, announced that Scott George has recently joined the DNE World Fruit sales team.