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Italian SunGolds extend Zespri’s kiwifruit season

Nov 13, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Kiwifruit, #Italy, #New Zealand
As Zespri kiwifruit celebrates a successful consumer campaign, the company is expanding availability of its SunGold variety.
Nov 13, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Kiwifruit, #Italy, #New Zealand
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Avocados From Mexico returns to the Super Bowl

Nov 13, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Avocados, #Mexico, #Produce Crops
Avocados From Mexico returns to the gridiron again with its fifth Super Bowl ad, a 30-second commercial with an “Always Worth It” theme.
Nov 13, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Avocados, #Mexico, #Produce Crops
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McInerney to retire from Western Growers in March

Nov 13, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #People, #Western Growers
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Western Growers executive Matt McInerney plans to retire in March.

Nov 13, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #People, #Western Growers
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Val Verde Vegetable Co. boosts Mexican onions

Nov 13, 2018 by Jim Offner #Tex-Mex Winter Produce, #Onions
McAllen, Texas-based Val Verde Vegetable Co. Inc. is growing its Mexico onion program, said Kurt Schuster, vice president of Mexico and finance.
Nov 13, 2018 by Jim Offner #Tex-Mex Winter Produce, #Onions
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USDA lowers Florida orange estimate slightly

Nov 13, 2018 by Ashley Nickle #Produce Crops, #Citrus, #Grapefruit, #Oranges, #Lemons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture adjusted its estimate for the Florida orange crop to 77 million boxes, down 3% from October.
Nov 13, 2018 by Ashley Nickle #Produce Crops, #Citrus, #Grapefruit, #Oranges, #Lemons
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Grow Farms Texas expands peppers, cucumbers

Nov 13, 2018 by Jim Offner #Tex-Mex Winter Produce, #Cucumbers, #Peppers Bell
Donna, Texas-based Grow Farms Texas LLC is working on expanding its green bell peppers and cucumbers to year-round availability, said Tommy Wilkins, director of sales and business development.
Nov 13, 2018 by Jim Offner #Tex-Mex Winter Produce, #Cucumbers, #Peppers Bell
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Dole Food HQ expected to reopen after fire evacuation

Nov 13, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Produce (General), #People
The massive Woolsey Fire that has destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee, caused the temporary shutdown of Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif.
Nov 13, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Produce (General), #People
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Morning Kiss Organic promotes potatoes, onions

Nov 12, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Potatoes, #Onions, #Organics
Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., is promoting its onions and potatoes as retailers enter the holiday season.

Nov 12, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Potatoes, #Onions, #Organics
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Dole has new recipes for Mickey’s B-Day

Nov 12, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Bananas, #Pineapple
Dole Food Co. is releasing more Disney-themed recipes in celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday on Nov. 18.

Nov 12, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Bananas, #Pineapple
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Vegetables show good quality, size

Nov 12, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Florida Fall Vegetables, #Produce Crops, #Sweet Corn, #Beans, #Lettuce
Most Florida growers said they expected a typical crop this fall with good quality and sizing.
Nov 12, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Florida Fall Vegetables, #Produce Crops, #Sweet Corn, #Beans, #Lettuce