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Some food products are surviving the challenges caused by inflationary pressure relatively unscathed while others are feeling the bite of higher prices, according to Matthew Barry, insights manager with Euromonitor International Ltd., a worldwide market research company headquartered in London.

Sunkist is one of the longest-standing agricultural cooperatives in the nation, as its roots date back to 1893. Today, Sunkist grows nearly 40 different varieties of fresh, premium citrus, including oranges, lemons, mandarins, grapefruit, tangerines and tangelos.  

The New York Apple Association is celebrating the fall by reminding consumers that apple pie made with freshly picked apples are the new go to pie for Thanksgiving this year.  To add to that excitement, NYAA is offering consumers a chance to win an Apple Pie Kit, which will include a bright red Emile Henry ceramic ruffled pie dish, ApplesfromNY rolling pin, apple slicer and a gift box of New York apples. 

Northland Potato Growers Association has been representing and advocating for potato growers in the neighboring states of Minnesota and North Dakota since its inception in 1946.

In preparation for this year’s apple season, FirstFruits Farms made it a priority to further develop its internal talent as well as onboard additional team members to strategically improve the business and growth in the commodity. Lon Hudson has been named sales director, and the company’s expansion has brought several new faces into the mix.

Last month Salix Fruits, which was recently acquired by GrubMarket, attended Fruit Attraction 2022, which was held in Madrid and hosted 1,740 exhibitors from 57 countries. This was the company's sixth time at the event. “This is a fair that is growing a lot. I remember the first time I visited it in 2016 and the growth is exponential," said Ignacio Vidales, sales manager for Asia, India, Canada, and Central and South America of Salix Fruits.

Misionero, a major grower of organic and conventional leafy greens, showcased two new packaged salad kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show. The new products are a Buttery Simple Salad kit and a Miso Caesar Simple Salad kit, which will be available for purchase in 2023.

Tamara Pattison has joined The Save Mart Cos. as senior vice president, chief digital officer. This newly created position will further enhance the organization’s opportunities for emerging digital technologies and e-commerce strategies, enabling future growth.

Vee’s Marketing began operations in 1990, and today distributes onions and potatoes all over the United States and Canada.   “We are heavier to retail, but we do some foodservice as well,” said Jason Vee, president of the Superior, WI-based company. “Our volume varies. In the summer, when onions are busiest, we probably do 60-70 loads per week. Then late summer, when Minnesota potatoes get going, we probably do 20-30 loads of potatoes as well.”

ORLANDO, FL — A line of super sweet, premium melons from Brazilian grower Agricola Famosa made their debut to the North American market at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, here. Rodrigo Lima, president of Key Biscayne, FL-based Crown International, the commercial arm in the United States for Agricola Famosa, said the melons are now available at select retailers such as Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco, with plans for wider distribution in the coming months.