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The BelleHarvest sales team reported extensive yield, consistent sizes, and expanded opportunity for this year’s Michigan apples. “We are forecasting a tremendous crop here in Michigan,” said Milt Fuehrer, chief executive officer at BelleHarvest. The Belding, MI-based company estimated total volume is up roughly 80 percent over last year.  “Quality and supply of this season is meeting our high expectations and we are looking forward to building out robust programs with customers,” Fuehrer said. 

Naturipe Farms launched its the sixth FeBLUEary campaign with strong promotable volumes of its proprietary blueberry varieties. This robust start to peak blueberry import season begins with bright, juicy blueberries coming from Naturipe’s Peruvian, Mexican and Chilean growing regions.

The Kroger Co. opened a new spoke facility in south Florida. This facility opening means customers can access Kroger's selection of fresh items delivered directly to their door by Kroger associates.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board and research partner Armada Corporate Intelligence Inc. invite all interested parties to their 2017-21 Economic Evaluation presentation, which will take place Feb. 23rd at 8 a.m. during the National Watermelon Convention at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.

The Global Organic Produce Expo took place Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Hollywood, FL. The event returned to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Casino in south Florida for a second year. The theme for this year's iteration, Reaching the Conscious Consumer, aimed to inspire every aspect of the event from keynote presentations and educational sessions to networking events and the bustling exhibit hall.