Spring and summer produce usually takes the lion’s share of the accolades in the department and it’s not hard to understand why. However, as the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, the fall and winter months present a unique opportunity for produce managers to innovate and increase sales.

Goldenberry Farms, a grower, packer and shipper of high-quality fruit based in Miami, has announced a new sales and volume record with its fall-season themed “Scarily Good” fruit lineup.

The themed lineup was made available to retailers for pre-order in June and launched Sept. 5, which includes special packaging for tropical berries, “Sweet and Spooky RAMBOOS,” blood oranges, red dragon fruit, and loose “spikey” rambutan.

Retailers are offered complementary merchandising and assistance with local promotions.

Sunny Valley markets cranberries on behalf of Shamong, NJ-based Whalen Farms, a grower-member of the Jersey Fruit Cooperative.

Robert (Bob) Bassetti, a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner of B&B Produce in Hammonton, NJ, died in his sleep on Friday, Sept. 15. He was 83.

Baldor Foods is one of the largest importers and distributors of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. 

The Kroger Co. opened a new facility in Johnstown, CO, to bring its vast selection of fresh items right to customers' doorsteps, including unique Our Brands products and favorite national brands, in addition to cost-saving offerings, making products even more affordable for Northern Colorado families.