As the lettuce harvest season shifts to Yuma, AZ, iceberg supplies have begun to stabilize and prices are falling off recent peaks. However, Romaine prices have continued to climb as perhaps growers underestimated demand for the popular leafy green.

IMG Citrus recently announced the launch of a new Florida grapefruit brand and specialty product, YELLOS. Golden like the sun and known for adorning the very first citrus groves in the state of Florida, YELLOS is positioned as Florida’s best-kept secret that boasts consistently sweet taste and a unique experience for the consumer. With limited availability during the winter months of November through April, YELLOS is an opportunity to invigorate the citrus aisle across the U.S. market in a convenient grab-and-go two-pack.

As Southern Specialties gears up for the end of November and December, the company is thinking about the holidays and getting things prepared for what it expects to be a strong end of 2021.

On Nov. 11-12, Lipman Family Farms’ employees across the network gathered to participate in the second annual ‘Day of Good from the Ground Up®,’ joining forces to give back to the local communities where Lipman operates. The company-wide service days are a continued part of Lipman’s community-driven culture, reinforcing the company’s commitment to giving back in the areas where Lipman employees live and work. 

Natural Delights continues to lead the charge for Medjool date category growth with its new Trade Resources page, which provides easy access to category insights and an expanded library of marketing tools and resources for retailers.

Chilean cherries and blueberries are both looking very strong at the end of 2021, according to Karen Brux, managing director of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.

In fact, the Chilean Blueberry Committee projects global export volumes of 117,000 tons, similar to the total exported the previous season.

“The season has just started, with 196,000 boxes (563 tons) shipped season to date to the U.S.,” Brux said. “We’ll be promoting from December through February.”