Red Veined Sorrel From Koppert Cress Is Now Available

July 25, 2014 Koppert Cress

Red Veined Sorrel is NOW AVAILABLE in our North Fork greenhouse! Thanks to all of your suggestions, we are now growing these beautiful lime green leaves with hot red veins! Perfect for every salad, appetizer and entree.

Uruguay Citrus Joins Oppy Line Up

Sweet citrus snacks are abundant now at Oppy, as the marketer adds fruit from Uruguay to its summer offerings.

Tanimura & Antle Introduces George T’s Special Colossal Romaine Heart

July 25, 2014 Tanimura & Antle

Tanimura & Antle introduces a new lettuce variety, George T's Special Colossal Romaine Heart, in honor of company co-founder George Tanimura who is celebrating his 100th year in 2014. This new seed variety combines two of George Tanimuras favorite lettuces, Iceberg and Romaine Hearts, and offers superior flavor, improved sustainable value and impressive per head yield. It is packaged in a 40lb. 24-count retro-designed carton that features the original red and blue T&A label.

Four Seasons Family Of Companies To Donate Over $50,000 To Local Food Banks

“We like to give back. We’ve been blessed, and we want to be a blessing to others,” said Jason Hollinger, General Manager of Four Seasons Produce. Hunger is an issue throughout the United States and Four Seasons Family of Companies wanted to do something to help those who are food-insecure in their area. From June 28 – July 4, 2014, Four Seasons committed to donate a portion of its profits from sales in that week to help fight hunger.

WPVGA: Potato Late Blight Hits Wisconsin; Growers Are Prepared

A potato disease known as Late blight is threatening some Wisconsin potato fields, but growers are well aware and making strides to prevent it from spreading.