Ecstatic was the word used by Eduardo Garcia Chamorro, creative marketing director of Freshcourt, to describe business during the first quarter of 2023.

“The world is changing now, and we are here for it,” he said. “A new study by Nielsen showed the top five items in deli are all avocado products, and we are excited to be part of this growth. All age groups are consuming more avocados.”

This past winter has complicated trying to put together the normal timing of crop items for promotions. It’s been storm after storm and low temperatures on a regular basis that have challenged produce directors all winter. But the weather has turned around and sunnier warmer days finally arrived helping the crop growth into production.

Peak of the Market Ltd. (Peak), with locations in Winnipeg, and Calgary, is an inclusive and diverse company driven by a dedicated group of growers and team members that has marketed quality produce for more than 80 years, supplying a wide variety of fresh, quality vegetables across Canada and throughout the United States.

When it comes to produce packaging, Kurt Zuhlke & Associates Inc., is a renowned leader in the field. That will make the company’s booth, No. 1212 a must-visit destination for attendees of the 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show.

“We’re going to have our entire line of product,” said Kurt Zuhlke, president of the Easton, PA-based company. “We’re just demonstrating it to people who want to have a really good-looking package for their produce.”

After months of strong California storms, Well•Pict Berries is looking ahead at promotable volumes extending through the month of May.

Progressive Produce, a leading grower-packer-shipper of fresh produce, started its California potato season, and despite some weather challenges, Progressive's potato crop is showing promising signs.