Marketing
US blueberry growers preparing first shipments to Vietnam
The news that Vietnam has opened up its doors to blueberry imports from the US has been welcomed by blueberry growers and shippers across the country. Suppliers are very positive about the new development and... more »
Rockit Global takes major step in miniature apple packaging
Rockit Global Ltd., a Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, apple company is launching fully recyclable and biodegradable cardboard packaging into New Zealand supermarkets and food stores. The miniature Rockit apples are sold in packs. Until last... more »
Michigan Pomesters name Phil Pitts ‘Fruit Man of the Year’
A processing apple sales manager credited with returning more than $2.5 million to growers in a single season is the Michigan Pomesters’ 2019 “Fruit Man of the Year.” Phil... more »
Dean Broadhead named 2019 NAMA Marketer of the Year
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) said Dean Broadhead, CEO of broadhead, has been selected as the 2019 NAMA Marketer of the Year. This recognition is the most prestigious honor... more »
Saskatchewan fruit breeders receive prestigious horticulture award
Bob Bors and Rick Sawatzky, fruit breeders with the Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, are the joint recipients of the prestigious Stevenson Award for their development... more »
Sixth annual strawberry picking challenge planned in Florida
Wish Farms and Monte Package Co. are presenting the sixth annual Strawberry Picking Challenge on Feb. 8-9. The charity event raises funds for the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, inviting guests out to the Plant City... more »
Riveridge Produce adds Jack Brown Produce’s marketing
Michigan apple growers will be in position to gain additional markets and supply increasing customer consolidations with the blending of the sales divisions of Riveridge Produce Marketing and Jack Brown Produce. The pairing will market... more »
United Fresh backs food service promoting fruit in schools
United Fresh Produce Association has created a new membership category for K-12 school foodservice buyers. “Schools are legitimate volume foodservice buyers that collectively serve fresh produce to 30 million children who participate in the National... more »