WAPA Releases Southern Hemisphere Apple & Pear Crop Forecasts

Representatives of key apple and pear producing and exporting countries from around the world met on 6 February 2015 at the recent Fruit Logistica fair in Berlin for the annual general meeting of the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA). During its annual meeting WAPA elected Mr. Daniel Sauvaitre (ANPP – France) as its new president replacing Peter Beaven (Pipfruit New Zealand – New Zealand) who chaired the association for the last two years. At the same occasion, Mr. Todd Fryhover (Washington Apple Commission – USA) was elected as the new vice-president of WAPA.

Titan Farms Sponsors Women's Symposium At Southern Exposure

February 11, 2015 Titan Farms

Titan Farms, the premier grower, packer and shipper of peaches and vegetables in the Southeast, will be sponsoring the first ever Southern Roots luncheon at this year’s Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure in Orlando, Fla.

Crunch Pak & Mann Packing Products Fuel AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf Tournament

February 11, 2015 Mann Packing & Crunch Pak

Two fresh produce snack leaders, Crunch Pak and Mann Packing, are providing healthy snacks to the players and volunteers at the 30th annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament being played this week; the golf tournament raises money for the Monterey Peninsula Foundation which supports local charities throughout Monterey County.

Pacific Gold Farms & Prime Time International Announce Strategic Alliance

February 11, 2015 Prime Time International

Peter Orr, President of Pacific Gold Farms, and Jeff Taylor, Managing Member of Prime Time International, recently announced that the two companies will be joining forces this year to grow, pack and market the Pacific Gold pepper crop in Southern California.

Lil Snappers Kid-Sized Fruits Go Pink In New Combo Bag

February 11, 2015 Stemilt Growers & Sunkist

Stemilt and Sunkist have brought two of kids favorite fruit varieties together in the latest item of the popular Lil Snappers™ line of kid-sized fruits. Inspired by the color pink, the new 3lb. combo pack features Stemilt Pink Lady® brand apples and Sunkist Cara Cara™ Navel oranges in a convenient and resealable grab-and-go pouch bag.