Produce

We are pleased to announce that Allen Bernklau is now part of the Pacific Organic Produce Team, and will be working as a Senior Commodity Development & Sales Specialist. Allen has been working in the organic industry for over 30 years. He has experience in all areas of the industry – retail, wholesale, mail order, and working directly with the growers. …

Import apple sales continue to grow in U.S. supermarkets.  The latest data from Nielsen Perishables Group through June 1 shows strong increases in sales and volume for key import apple brands.  …

The National Mango Board (NMB) travels throughout the year to the top mango importing port cities in the United States. The NMB will meet face-to-face with importers, wholesalers, and others who handle mangos in the U.S to share details about mango programs updates and results. The next industry outreach meetings will take place July 15, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, FL and July 16, 2014 in Miami, FL. …

Capespan North America, a leader in supplying deciduous and citrus fruit year round to North American retailers, club stores and wholesalers, today announced the launch of ClemGem, the brand name for the company’s clementines and other easy-peeling soft citrus products. …

Coastline Produce, Salinas, CA, is taking the first step in several new directions, starting with the company name changed to Coastline Family Farms. Founded in 1991 as Sunridge Farms, Inc. the organization has been selling a range of fresh vegetables under the Coastline brand for more than two decades. Well known to its customers in both retail and foodservice, Coastline Family Farms prides itself on the quality of its products and services. The new name, reflects both the heritage of the company and its owners as well as its vision for the future. …