Produce

Global leader in sustainability, Zespri Kiwifruit announced today that it will be featuring its newest variety of kiwifruit, SunGold, at CPMA 2014 and submitting SunGold to CPMA’s New Product Award Competition. Zespri’s efforts to grow its newest kiwifruit variety are rooted in Zespri’s dedication to minimize its impact on the environment (both at home in New Zealand and overseas), while continuing to invest millions of dollars in innovation technology and create a superior piece of fruit. …

Frieda’s Specialty Produce invites all produce companies and grocery retailers to share their appreciation for Produce Managers and spread the word about the third annual April 2nd National Love Your Produce Manager® Day. Frieda’s conceived of Love Your Produce Manager® Day in 2012 in recognition of the critical role Produce Managers make in increasing produce consumption. After all, they are the “first line” with consumers. …

New York apple growers are helping to ensure that 2,500 local families facing hunger have apples to make charoset for Passover Seder this year.  …

California Giant just launched a completely refreshed website which is already performing beyond expectations.  As the company places greater emphasis on interacting daily with their consumers, they know it is critical to keep communication tools fresh and inviting.  …

In preparation for the start of the California stone fruit season in early May, fresh cut peach and nectarine processor Fresh Fruit Cuts has made numerous facility upgrades to increase efficiency and volume. …