ANAHEIM, Calif. — CMI Orchards recently debuted its consumer-facing Planet Positive sustainability brand, which it showcased at the International Fresh Produce Association's recent Global Produce and Floral Show.
The company says this new brand is designed to highlight its sustainability goals, with consumers' increasing interest in transparency when it comes to sustainability efforts.
“It's our way to communicate efficiencies, regenerative agriculture and climate-smart practices,” says Rochell Bohm, vice president of marketing at CMI Orchards.
Sustainability is a low purchase driver, Bohm says, but nutrition is not. With Planet Positive, CMI Orchards wants to link regenerative ag to nutrition in the minds of consumers by using nutrient data analysis. Bohm says there are significant findings of zinc and more nutrients in the soil microbiome of regeneratively grown fruits.
“Regeneratively grown fruit is healthier for you,” she says.
Bohm says CMI Orchards has set aggressive goals to sequester 2 million tons of carbon by 2030, which she says is a realistic goal as the company is set to sequester 335,000 tons of carbon this year.
Naturipe showcased its new Berry Buddies snack bites, which offer 12 grams of protein and feature a yogurt coating over blueberries and peanut butter on the inside. Each pack comes with three bites. Naturipe says these have soft-launched and the probiotics in the yogurt survive better in the stomach tract.
Stemilt showcased 2025 Farmworker of the Year Award winner Rafael Teran, who works in sanitation support for Stemilt, on signage throughout the company's Global Produce and Floral Show booth.
It's the middle of harvest for the growers at Mariani Nut Co., and while almonds might be a little short, walnuts look good. The team says that with the holiday season nearing, the company is excited by the retail programs and education that the California Walnut Commission is doing to help drive sales and highlight the benefits of a diet rich in walnuts.
Honeybear Brands offered tastings of its Honeymoon apple, which has bright yellow skin, firm and dense flesh with a sweet and mellow flavor, as well as the Pazazz apple, which boasts a sweet-tart flavor with a juicy crunch.
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