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The South American mango deal is under way with fruit from Brazil arriving in stores around mid- to end of September, followed by mangos from Ecuador toward the end of September/beginning of October and Peruvian mangos starting in November, according to the National Mango Board. “So far we have not heard anything that could indicate issues regarding quality, therefore the assumption is that the quality will be as usual —from good to very good,” said Rolff Vladimir Mitton, research manager ...

Starr Ranch Growers, known for its top-rated JUICI apples, is elevating the collective-good with a industry first designation on over 3,900 acres being Fair Trade Certified. “We’re the first apple grower-shipper to receive this hard-earned distinction,” said Krista Beckstead, brand manager at Starr Ranch, based out of Wenatchee, WA.

Through a partnership with DoorDash, the Raley’s Cos., which includes stores within the Raley’s and Bashas’ divisions, will offer on-demand grocery delivery from 213 locations across multiple cities. Consumers can order groceries from more than 117 Raley’s stores across Northern California and Nevada and over 91 Bashas’ stores throughout Arizona. This partnership offers consumers an affordable, reliable and convenient way to stock up on their grocery needs and home essentials.

Driscoll’s has launched its latest digital projects, including its Berry Patch Sensory Wheels and a collection of Specialty Strawberry Mini Sets to support the brand’s high-flavor strawberry collection. The new digital assets were timed with the return of Driscoll’s seasonal premium offering and bring the brand’s promise of providing "Only the Finest Berries" to life through custom creative, shareable online content.

One of the most exciting sweepstakes to ever hit the retail industry ended Aug. 31 as Lidl and Avocados from Peru officially closed submissions for the 2022 AVO Tesla Summer Sweepstakes.

Over the past two years, my Healthy Family Project team has partnered with United Fresh, and now the International Fresh Produce Association, to help provide education, resources, and support to K-12 foodservice providers across the country.

FullTilt Marketing, a firm focused on agriculture, fresh produce and specialty food industries, recently expanded its team, welcoming Melissa Edwards as the new marketing manager and Sabrina Wilson as marketing assistant.

The New York Apple Association supports profitable growing and marketing of New York apples through increasing demand for apples and apple products, representing the industry at state and federal levels, and serving as the primary information source on New York apple-related matters. There are currently 600 apple orchards in New York state on more than 50,000 acres. 

Despite a challenging year marked by a persisting pandemic, historic inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and labor shortages, the food industry is making significant investments to meet shoppers’ evolving tastes. This is according to FMI - The Food Industry Association’s annual comprehensive research report, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2022.

Brothers Roderick and Richard Gumz lead Gumz Farms, following in the footsteps of four generations of their family in the potato and onion biz, and keeping the strong legacy of the company alive. The company grows red and yellow potatoes, grows and sources yellow, white, red and sweet onions and packs and ships year-round. Currently, Gumz Farms handles nearly 20 percent of the fresh-market red potatoes in the state and grows approximately 40 percent of Wisconsin onions.