Crunch Time Apple Growers is comprised of 150 growers in New York State. When the company was formed, it was granted an exclusive license to grow and market SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples in North America.  

“These two apple varieties are the entire focus of the company,” said Jessica Wells, executive director of the Lockport, NY-based company. “The company has learned a lot in the last 10 years about marketing premium apples to consumers and to retailers and we’re excited to continue learning as the industry evolves.”

New Jersey continues to be one of the leading states in produce safety. In fact, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture carries out approximately 100 produce safety inspections, educational on farm readiness reviews, and 175 USDA third-party audits annually.

Bland Farms has been importing onions from Peru for more than 25 years and is one of the companies on the forefront of packing, distributing, and marketing them. 

G&R Farms is a Peruvian sweet onion grower and has been growing in Peru for more than a decade.

Canada had some of the strictest protocols during the pandemic, which meant many restaurants were closed and foodservice business declined immensely. But the summer of 2022 paints a different story as things are starting to look almost normal again and business is back to pre-pandemic levels.

That’s good news for Fresh Taste Produce, which ships its produce to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and foodservice customers throughout Canada and the United States.

The Quebec Produce Marketing Association will present its annual convention Aug. 18-20 at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix, marking the 75h anniversary of the prestigious event.