Produce Market Guide News

‘Excellent’ quality ahead for California's citrus crops

Jan 15, 2021 by Tom Burfield #Citrus Marketing, #Produce Crops, #Produce Retail, #California, #Citrus, #Clementines, #Grapefruit, #Lemons, #Oranges, #Organic Citrus

Although USDA's NASS estimated that California’s navel orange crop will be about 42 million 80-pound boxes this season, some grower-shippers estimate that number might be a bit on the heavy side.

Jan 15, 2021 by Tom Burfield #Citrus Marketing, #Produce Crops, #Produce Retail, #California, #Citrus, #Clementines, #Grapefruit, #Lemons, #Oranges, #Organic Citrus

Ample supplies, increased interest set citrus up for a strong season

Jan 15, 2021 by Tom Burfield #Citrus Marketing, #Citrus, #Clementines, #Grapefruit, #Lemons, #Limes, #Oranges, #Organic Citrus, #California, #Florida, #Texas, #Produce Retail, #Produce Crops

Consumers typically turn to citrus to load up on vitamin C during cold and flu season, but this year, suppliers hope they’ll stock up on even more grapefruit, oranges, mandarins and lemons to keep COVID-19 at bay.

Jan 15, 2021 by Tom Burfield #Citrus Marketing, #Citrus, #Clementines, #Grapefruit, #Lemons, #Limes, #Oranges, #Organic Citrus, #California, #Florida, #Texas, #Produce Retail, #Produce Crops

A five-minute discussion, a five-year career plan

Jan 15, 2021 by Armand Lobato #Opinion, #Produce Retail, #PRODUCE RETAIL

I once called on a young produce manager who showed loads of potential but lacked direction in his career.

Jan 15, 2021 by Armand Lobato #Opinion, #Produce Retail, #PRODUCE RETAIL

Display contest tips from the Idaho Potato Commission

Jan 15, 2021 by Ashley Nickle #PMG Retail Merchandising

Thinking about throwing your hat in the ring for one of the prizes being offered as part of the annual Idaho Potato Lover’s Month display contest? Here are a few tips to keep in mind from the Idaho Potato Commission.

Jan 15, 2021 by Ashley Nickle #PMG Retail Merchandising

Papaya fun facts for merchandising and marketing

Jan 15, 2021 by Cynthia David #PMG Retail Merchandising, #PMG Industry Perspective

HLB Specialties shared the following tidbits about papayas. From countries of origin to the growing process to modes of transportation, there’s plenty to learn about the journey of the papaya from seed to shelf.

Jan 15, 2021 by Cynthia David #PMG Retail Merchandising, #PMG Industry Perspective

Bowery Farming launches product category with mustard frills

Jan 15, 2021 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Greens, #Produce Products, #Produce Retail

New York-based Bowery Farming has unveiled a line of rotating, small-batch greens in its Farmer’s Selection line.

Jan 15, 2021 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Greens, #Produce Products, #Produce Retail

Mushroom Council promotes immunity benefits of more than mushrooms

Jan 15, 2021 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Mushrooms, #Produce Retail

With consumers’ concern for health immunity on the rise, and the COVID-19 pandemic’s convergence with peak cold and flu season, the Mushroom Council has launched the Feed Your Immune System campaign.

Jan 15, 2021 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Mushrooms, #Produce Retail

Stemilt positions Pink Lady apples for Valentine's Day promotions

Jan 14, 2021 by Industry Press Release #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Apples

Valentine’s Day promotions are on the radar and Stemilt’s Pink Lady apples should be a top promotion contender for the loveliest day of the year.

Jan 14, 2021 by Industry Press Release #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Apples

Avocados from Mexico invites Super Bowl fans to virtual stadium

Jan 14, 2021 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Avocados

Avocados from Mexico has created The Virtual Guac Bowl Stadium for its annual Super Bowl promotion, with prize packages that include avocado gear, weekly $1,000 giveaways and the chance to win $1 million.

Jan 14, 2021 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Avocados