Marketing
NAMA adds virtual option to live 2020 Agri-Marketing Conference
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) announced June 8 that the 2020 Agri-Marketing Conference will be offered as both a live and virtual conference, Aug. 11-13, 2020. “We want to deliver everything that NAMA has to... more »
Bonnie Lundblad elected chair of New Jersey Peach Promotion Council
Bonnie Lundblad was recently elected chair of the 70-year-old New Jersey Peach Promotion Council, replacing Santo John Maccherone long time chair who stepped back and was elected vice chairmen. “I am excited to see Ms.... more »
Record number of apples in storage, according to USApple report
The June 2020 edition of the U.S. Apple Association's Market News was released June 5 by Mark W.Seetin, USApple's director of regulatory & Industry Affairs. This is the eighth and final report on the 2019... more »
Michigan’s Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm has new owner, uncertain future
There may be new life for a well-known southwest Michigan fruit farm. Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm has a new owner and he lives just down the road. According to a report by WSBT-TV in South Bend,... more »
With accommodations, Oregon U-pick farms are opening for business
As berries begin to ripen, many of us anticipate the fresh sweetness of Oregon grown fruit and the opportunity to pick-our-own at local farms. Perhaps this year, even more than most, we are looking forward... more »
Del Monte Fresh announces leadership change for North America
Longtime Del Monte Fresh leader Danny Dumas left the company at the end of May, according to a press release from Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. During more than 20 years with the company,... more »
Memorial Day week drove continued double-digit sales gains for produce
Memorial Day signals the traditional start of the summer grilling season, with meat and produce promotions typically dominating the front page of grocery circulars around the country. This year, however, the tight meat supply created... more »
New York Apple Association earns Gold and Silver Telly Awards
The New York Apple Association’s (NYAA) series of videos featuring New York apple growers and Kelly Springer, registered dietitian for NYAA have won two prestigious Telly awards. The New York Apple Association is pushing the... more »