As a leading innovator of Polyethylene Terephthalate (commonly referred to as PET) packaging for the produce industry, Kurt Zuhlke & Associates Inc. has seen business continue to flourish as consumers’ and retailers’ needs greatly changed once the pandemic began.

In fact, the Easton, PA-based company saw demand at an all-time high for many of its packaging products, especially clamshell packaging, made from recycled material, which keeps produce items out of the hands of people and safely packed away.

Fruit Royale is a trusted name in table grapes, operating as a year-round grower, supplier, importer, exporter and distributor since 2004.

The Delano, CA-based company works with its growers on all aspects of fruit production including growing, packing, cooling, storing, logistics and sales, with detailed emphasis on providing high quality product to customers on a consistent basis.

Grapeman Farms has a rich history in the grape category and is the largest importer of Chilean grapes to the West Coast.

“Being that we are a 52 week a year shipper, it’s a very important segment to our company,” said Jared Lane, vice president of sales and marketing for the Los Angeles-based company. “We have grapes every day of the year. We’ve been importing Chilean grapes for over 18 years now, so it’s become a pretty big part of our business.”

It was four years ago when Glenmont, NY-based New York Apple Sales launched Yes! Apples, a consumer-friendly apple brand rooted in quality.

“Yes! Apples maintains a steady supply of apples throughout the year, and winter apples are a big part of that mix,” said Tenley Fitzgerald, vice president of marketing for the company. “While apples are traditionally associated with the fall season, now consumers have access to a variety of apples all year round.”

Rocky Produce’s strong reputation in Detroit is well earned. The distributor delivers its produce across Michigan and throughout the Midwest and the company is known for its expertise, dedication and a hard work.

After all, as a fourth-generation family-owned wholesale distributor, doing business on the Detroit Produce Terminal for more than 50 years, Rocky Produce knows what it takes to be a success.

Situated on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons serves local and national chain stores, as well as foodservice providers. The company’s distribution network ranges to most areas of the United States and also into Canada, and it has continued expanding yearly.