Roberson Onion Co. ready to hit solid market with excellent Vidalia crop
Steve Roberson of Roberson Onion Co. in Hazlehurst, GA, knows he and the rest of the industry have a terrific crop of Vidalia onions this year and are heading into a solid market.
Like everyone else, he is also worried about someone dropping Vidalia prices near the start of the deal and beginning a race to the bottom of the market.
“Consistent communication from growers and marketing bodies” is the key to preventing that, Mr. Roberson said.
Central American Produce expands year-round offerings
Central American Produce Inc., headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, plans to expand its list of commodities available to customers throughout the year.
Coastline unveils new design for Lil Gem Hearts packaging
Coastline unveiled a new design for its two-count Lil Gem Hearts, which became available in February. The Salinas, CA-based firm said that the new package design reflects its commitment to providing exceptional customer service and support.
CGTFL addresses issues at 77th annual meeting
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The California Grape & Tree Fruit League held its 77th annual meeting March 25 in Laguna Beach, CA, which featured an industry workshop on what keeps farmers awake at night, the election of a chairman and board of directors, and the recognition of three League members.
Stellar Distributing to increase production of popular new fig variety
MADERA, CA — At Stellar Distributing, here, the California fig deal is getting sweeter in two ways. There's a new, sweeter variety and it's coming into big production this summer.
Stellar introduced an exciting new variety to its extensive California fig program several years ago. The Tiger fig has striped green and yellow skin, a unique flavor and a bright red flesh that set it apart from traditional figs.
VOC's annual awards banquet
Mark Shuman, Buck Shuman and John Shuman.The Vidalia Onion Committee hosted its annual awards banquet Feb.
Next generation of Blands starting to come into their own for the sweet onion giant
Though Bland Farms LLC has become an international giant in the sweet onion industry, the empire was built on Vidalia onions and they remain at the top of the pecking order at the company’s Glennville, GA, headquarters.
Bland is the world’s largest grower-shipper of Vidalia onions and has a 12-month sweet onion program with farms around the world. But owner Delbert Bland is planning for even bigger and better things.
Well-Pict is growing its proprietary 9271 variety exclusively in Watsonville district
Well-Pict Inc., headquartered in Watsonville, CA, has strawberry production in several California districts as well as in Baja California, Mexico, and in each location it grows proprietary varieties from its own breeding programs, which are selected to give the best results and the best possible flavor and eating experience from that particular district, according to Sales Manager Dan Crowley.
Michael Bast joins S.M. Jones & Co.
Belle Glade, FL-based S.M. Jones & Co., a year-round supplier of fresh sweet corn, welcomed MICHAEL BAST to its sales team on Jan. 2.
In his new role as sales account manager, Mr. Bast manages and maintains relationships with retail and wholesale market accounts. Prior to joining S.M. Jones, Mr. Bast worked for Duda Farm Fresh Foods for four years.
Ocean Mist Farms grows marketing department
Ocean Mist Farms announced changes to its marketing department with the promotion of one employee and the addition of another to the team.