It was only about a year ago when Edward L. Myrick Produce, which had decades of experience in Florida and Georgia, decided to open a Michigan facility to increase its year-round supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.

So, it began operations in Benton Harbor, once known as the Fruit Belt, and increased its presence in Michigan, allowing the company to supply customers with fresh eastern vegetables during the summer months.

Larry Tetner, a longtime produce veteran and a former owner of Northwest Produce Co., passed away peacefully on the evening of June 25 from complications associated with cancer. He was 78 and a resident of Lakeville, MN.

Fresh Solutions Network will showcase its newly re-designed Side Delights organic potatoes and onions at the Organic Produce Summit trade show July 13, 2023, in Monterey, CA. FSN partners Basin Gold Cooperative and Sterman Masser Farms will represent the Network at the show.

Just in time for salad season, Litehouse, the leader in refrigerated salad dressings in the United States, is launching a delicious line of Creamy Dressings that are only 40 calories per serving. These new yogurt-based dressings that are lower in calories & fat continue to meet specific consumer dietary needs that don’t sacrifice on taste. 

GLC Cerritos, a premium sustainable grower, packer and shipper of fresh Hass avocados, announced the availability of its Mexican summer avocado program. Due to its vertical integration, sustainable practices and key location in the Jalisco region of Mexico, GLC can offer high-quality fresh Hass avocados during these key summer months. 

The most patriotic holiday of the year is upon us. It’s time to get out the red, white and blue decorations and prepare for big floral sales. Rio Roses provided nine sure-fire marketing tips to increase Fourth of July business this year.