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Packer Insight — Potato Expo, FreshStart and Frieda

Catch up on the biggest stories of the week with Packer Insight, this week featuring coverage of the Potato Expo in Las Vegas, the FreshStart Conference in Tucson, Ariz., and the passing of industry legend Frieda Caplan.

Jan 20, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Potatoes, #United Fresh, #Specialties

UPDATED: Industry pioneer Frieda Rapoport Caplan dies

(UPDATED, Jan. 21) Produce industry pioneer Frieda Rapoport Caplan, 96, has died.

Jan 18, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #People, #Obituary, #Specialties, #Video

Banded organic cara caras available from Morning Kiss Organics

Morning Kiss Organics, Chelsea, Mass., expects to see its biggest year for specialty citrus, with sales of cara caras increasing significantly over the past five years.

Jan 16, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Organics, #Oranges, #Specialties

Frieda’s launches specialty citrus in pouches

With winter and the height of citrus season in mind, Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Inc. is rolling out grab-and-go pouches for two specialty citrus offerings.

Dec 16, 2019 by Amelia Freidline #Produce Retail, #Citrus, #Specialties, #Packaging

Crystal Valley purchases specialty importer Joco produce

Crystal Valley Foods, Miami, is finalizing the purchase of Asian, tropical and specialty fruit and vegetable importer Joco Produce, Medley, Fla.

Nov 18, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Foodservice, #Specialties, #Florida, #Wholesalers

Harvest Sensation partners with Best Buddies for inclusive hiring

Harvest Sensations, Miami, has a partnership with Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD).

Nov 17, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #People, #Specialties, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility

From jackfruit to passion fruit, Melissa's talks specialties

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Tree-ripened mangoes and fresh-cut jackfruit are a couple of the hot produce trends to watch for in the coming months.

Oct 22, 2019 by Tom Burfield #Produce Retail, #PMA, #Specialties

Costa Rica produce to be exhibited to U.S. marketers

Costa Rica plans to bring a wide assortment of produce to the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

Oct 16, 2019 by Cristin Shepard #PMA, #Produce (General), #Costa Rica, #Pineapple, #Specialties

Yellow plums threaten figs' dominance on Produce Market Guide

Figs have spent a month in the No. 1 spot on Produce Market Guide, but yellow plums gave them a run for their money last week, climbing two spots from the week before to land at No. 2.

Jul 29, 2019 by The Packer Staff #Produce Retail, #Produce (General), #Plums + Prunes, #Specialties, #Peaches, #Cucumbers, #Okra

Florida pushes back on import mamey

Florida specialty fruit growers are pushing back against the possible importation of mamey sapote from Mexico.

Jun 26, 2019 by Tom Karst #Specialties Marketing, #Specialties