Decowraps, a leading manufacturer of floral packaging, proudly introduces EvolveFlex, a sustainable film made with 90 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. This innovative product offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional floral packaging films that heavily rely on virgin materials.

Though Peru’s initial projection of avocado shipments to the U.S. market for 2023 were similar to the 2022 volume of about 270 million pounds, early shipments are running well behind last year, with Peru’s volume expecting to come much later in the summer.

Coming off a challenging blueberry season last year, Atlantic Blueberry Co., is looking forward to what’s ahead for the 2023 season.

“We’re just scrambling to get everything ready here and we’re expecting a June 12 start,” said Art Galletta, president of the Hammonton, NJ-based company. “The crop looks pretty decent, a lot better than last year when there was frost damage that cut everyone in the state back a little bit.”

Still, the prices were decent last year, he said, which made up for the volume a bit.

Fresh Farms, a leading produce company, is making significant strides in the Mexican melon market, driving growth and expansion with its exceptional offerings.

“Quality is amazing, fruit is coming in high in Brix, perfect for summer events snacks," said Jean P Honorat. "We can expect two more weeks of volume, but overall volume has been lower than forecasted.”

Further strengthening its grape supply in California, Oppy introduced new acreage under the Ocean Spray label.

Committed to providing customers with a consistent and diverse grape supply, Oppy kicks off the San Joaquin Valley season from ranches in Wasco, through McFarland, Pixley, Farmersville and Strathmore. Together, these five regions are expected to produce 20 percent more than Oppy harvested in 2022 as more acreage comes online.