New York Apple Sales expecting smaller crop but strong prices
Frank Tangredi, president of Northeast Apple Sales in Newburgh, NY, concurs with reports from across the country that this year’s national apple crop will be much shorter than normal.
“Here in the Hudson Valley, we have a decent crop,” Mr. Tangredi told The Produce News Aug. 9. “The Champlain, New York, area has a nice quality crop, but it’s not very big. If they get some rain before harvesting, the apples will size up nicely and they’ll have some nice quality to offer.”
Forrence Orchards will have sufficient crop this year
Peter Forrence, vice president of Forrence Orchards in Peru, NY, told The Produce News Aug. 10 that the company’s apple crop is sufficient this year.
“We just have to get the fruit off of the trees and assess them,” said Mr. Forrence. “We won’t know precisely what we will have to distribute until mid- to late September.”
Harvesting at Forrence Orchards typically starts Sept. 1, and once the company has packed some cases, it will be able to offer a clear determination of the condition of the apples.
Nature Fresh Farms joins Certified Greenhouse Farmers
With a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of the greenhouse-growing process, Nature Fresh Farms is joining Certified Greenhouse Farmers, representing the "best of the best" in quality, food safety and environmental performance.
Weather could affect Sweet Onion Trading Peruvian volume
Problematic weather in Peruvian onion growing regions may affect product volume for Sweet Onion Trading Co., headquartered in Melbourne, FL. “There have been some weather issues that could affect supplies a little later in the season,” President Barry Rogers said Aug. 10.
Although Mr. Rogers said it is hard to predict volume for the current season, he expects Sweet Onion Trading will move fewer Peruvian sweet onions. “We will only ship sweet onions that meet our quality standards,” he said.
Kings expands into Connecticut
Kings Food Markets, an upscale food chain with 24 stores in New Jersey and New York, announced that it has expanded into Connecticut with the acquisition of a Porricelli's Market location in Old Greenwich.
Service is key at Bernardi
With year-round offices in Nogales, AZ, and McAllen, TX, and seasonal offices in California, Texas and Baja California, Bernardi & Associates Inc. stresses the unparalleled service it can offer its customers.
Susan Martin joins E Foods
Orlando, FL-based E Foods Inc. recently hired SUSAN MARTIN to its sales team.
In her new position at E Foods, Ms. Martin will focus on building new relationships with foodservice customers, while also expanding the company’s reach in the Northeast.
New board member for PA Apple Marketing Program
ED WEAVER of Morgantown, PA, has been appointed to serve on the board for the PA Apple Marketing Program.
New commission promotes Peru avocados first full season in U.S.
Peruvian Hass avocados received official authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on July 22, 2011, to ship Hass avocados to the United States without cold treatment or fumigation. Although it was toward the end of the Peruvian season, exports began immediately and carried on for several weeks.
Kingston & Associates expands line to include Brazilian mangos
Through the growth of its strategic partnerships in Central America and South America, Kingston & Associates Marketing LLC has expanded its mango program to include imports from Brazil.
With established grower relationships in Costa Rica, Peru and Guatemala, the move signals the first of several program expansions marked for 2012-13 season.