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Citriburst Finger Lime volume increasing

Shanley Farms, Morro Bay, Calif., is seeing success with selling its Citriburst brand finger limes directly to consumers, especially during the pandemic.

Jul 07, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Specialties, #Merchandising, #Avocados, #Sustainability, #COVID-19

Hass Avocado Board tools show opportunities across the U.S.

The Hass Avocado Board has released a new tool to help merchandizers prioritize potential opportunities in 45 U.S. markets.

Jun 30, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Research, #Produce Retail, #Avocados

Avocados to walnuts: industry's response to pandemic

The produce industry has been working to help feed families during the COVID-19 pandemic in a number of ways.

Jun 25, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Social Responsibility, #COVID-19, #Nuts, #Avocados, #Organics, #Produce Retail, #Labor, #Social Responsibility, #COVID-19

West Pak features California fruit in latest Avo Effect video

West Pak Avocado, Murrieta, Calif., has released a new video in its Avo Effect campaign.

Jun 24, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Avocados

Conversations at United — Zespri and Fresh Directions

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand-based Zespri and Miami-based Fresh Directions International shared a booth at the first-ever United Fresh Live! virtual event.

Jun 22, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #United Fresh, #Kiwifruit, #Avocados, #PMG Supplier Spotlight, #Produce Products

Conversations at United — Aaron Acosta with Villita Avocados

Pharr, Texas-based Villita Avocados plans to debut in mid-July a guacamole product line under its We Love Guac label.

Jun 22, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Avocados, #Produce Products, #United Fresh, #PMG Supplier Spotlight, #Produce Products

Wholly Smashed and Diced Avocados ready for snacking

The makers of the Wholly Guacamole brand has a new Wholly Avocado Diced Avocado and single-serve Smashed Avocado products.

Jun 18, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Avocados, #Produce Retail, #Produce Products

Chefs predict avocado trends during California Avocado Month

In celebration of California Avocado Month — June — the California Avocado Commission has teamed up with chefs on recipes and trends featuring the fruit.

Jun 15, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Avocados, #Produce Retail

Florida’s avocado crop getting ready to kick off

Avocado harvest is gearing up in south Florida, with harvest and shipments kicking in by early June, shippers said.

Jun 11, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Florida Avocados, #Avocados, #Foodservice, #Produce Retail

California Avocado Commission preps United Fresh ‘booth’

The California Avocado Commission is preparing its virtual “booth” for the start of the United Fresh LIVE! online trade show, scheduling live presentations and chef demonstrations.

Jun 10, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #United Fresh, #Avocados, #Produce Crops