With continued optimism in the upward sweet potato industry, Nash Produce continues to improve and grow its Nashville, NC-based facility to include additional storage space.

In addition to celebrating the success of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit accounting for 47 percent of the total kiwi category growth, local and international staff will be available at the New York Produce Show Dec. 13-16 to share information on successful selling tools, customized programs, and resources available to help promote Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere SunGold kiwifruit.

FirstFruits Marketing launched another Opal season, with the apple back in stores now and available through late spring.

Opals are a naturally non-browning apple with unique flavor and have a distinct crunchy texture making it the yellow apple with a crispy bite. This year, retailers can look forward to a campaign targeted to their needs and supported by new tactics for eCommerce and more.

When the New York Produce Show & Conference makes its triumphant return as a live event, Kurt Zuhlke & Associates Inc. will be among the vendors participating as it showcases its new and innovative packaging options.

The pandemic has changed a lot of things, but one thing that has remained the same is that consumers value customer service. Also important are quality products, convenience and transparency to name just a few. It seems as if grocery retailers are stepping up to the plate when it comes to gaining consumer trust.

It’s always summer in sun-drenched Key West, FL, where a seven-day resort getaway for two awaits the winner of the Idaho Potato Commission’s 2022 Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest sweepstakes.