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Frieda's: Specialty tropicals key to winter escape

Winter is here, and given the social restrictions necessitated by the global pandemic, some would say it is the winter of all winters.

Jan 13, 2021 by Industry Press Release #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Specialties, #Tropical Fruit

Thomas Fresh offers bagged pink dragon fruit, young coconut

Thomas Fresh, Calgary, Alberta, is offering two new packaged items: pink dragon fruit and young coconuts.

Oct 25, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Packaging, #COVID-19, #Tropical Fruit

Dole promotes plantains for the fall

Dole Food Co. is promoting plantains this fall, and with the trend of families eating at home continuing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is exploring ways to include them in comfort food.

Sep 10, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Tropical Fruit, #COVID-19, #COVID-19

Desbry brand avocados add two-count bags, colorful displays

WP Produce, Miami, which grows and ships Desbry brand tropical avocados, has new retail pouch bags and displays for the green-skinned fruit.

Aug 05, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Avocados, #Merchandising, #Tropical Fruit, #COVID-19

Local, regional produce gains consumer interest

Companies have their own definition of what “local produce” means, but the consensus is the closer the better.

Jul 17, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Locally Grown Produce Marketing, #Tropical Fruit, #Foodservice

Ecuador: Harvests and exporting continues during pandemic

Ecuador’s fruit and vegetable exports are not being diminished by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Pro Ecuador, the country’s export promotion authority.

Apr 27, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #Produce Crops, #Tropical Fruit, #COVID-19