Apeel announced its plan to introduce innovative new solutions that will allow stakeholders across all stages in the fresh produce supply chain to instantly and non-destructively determine the ripeness of avocados.

WP Rawl will debut a new sustainable packaging solution for its line of Nature's Greens triple-washed leafy greens.

"For generations our company has grown vegetables that are good for our bodies," said Ashley Rawl, vice president of sales, marketing and product development. “As leaders in the leafy greens industry, we're excited to contribute with greens that are good for our environment too."

Consumers continue to drive demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Today's consumer is more likely to prefer packaging that is recyclable.

As the highly anticipated, in-person IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show opens its doors to industry professionals, retailers can stop by the redesigned Zespri booth (No. 2487) to meet with regional and international staff and learn how Zespri  SunGold kiwifruit is driving the category to new levels.

Most everyone I know loves to have a salad whether at home or in a restaurant. Fast food establishments use a large amount of lettuce for their hamburgers and sandwiches. Fresh packaged salad mixes are a popular favorite among consumers and a profitable category for retailers. But lettuce is going through a bumpy road at this time.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board, named winners of its annual Retail Merchandising Contest, which garnered more than 120 entries from various retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries throughout the U.S. and Canada. This year’s contest — the 14th since its inception — continued to utilize mixed media marketing efforts in addition to in-store displays.