Rice Fruit Company

Rice Fruit Company Announces the Promotion of Alexandra Roberts to Vice President of Culture and Compliance

September 23, 2024 Rice Fruit Company

Alexandra Roberts first joined Rice Fruit Company as Food Safety Manager, spearheading food safety and compliance activities within the facility. Her role also involved close collaboration with local farm families and orchardists to implement and maintain efficient, good agricultural practices. Throughout her tenure, Lex’s work has exemplified a commitment to both the operational excellence of the packinghouse and the broader agricultural community. …

Rice Fruit Company and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Launch Joint Conservation Project

April 29, 2024 Rice Fruit Company

Rice Fruit Company announces a partnership with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Pennsylvania Lawn Conversion Project. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the Alliance’s mission to revolutionize regional land management practices, as well as Rice Fruit’s dedication to land sustainability and environmental responsibility. …

Rice Fruit Company Announces Retirement of Long-Time Apple Industry Advocate and Fruit Grower Lee Showalter

September 28, 2023 Rice Fruit Company

Rice Fruit Company, a leading producer of high-quality Eastern apples, has announced the retirement of Lee Showalter, a long-time industry advocate and fruit grower. Lee has been a pivotal member of the Rice Fruit team for over thirteen years, with an unwavering passion for the apple industry.  …

Rice Fruit Company Celebrates 110 Years

June 2, 2023 Rice Fruit Company

The fresh produce industry is made of a patchwork of family narratives, stories stitched together by a generation of people making a life for themselves in America. These founding farmers took what they knew from their homeland and created a legacy that continues to this day. Rice Fruit Company is one of those stories. …

Rice Fruit Commits to Conservation with Pollinator Garden

April 4, 2023 Rice Fruit Company

The hum and buzz of pollination is a welcome sound within the apple industry. Pollinators like honeybees and butterflies are vital to farmers, ensuring successful fruit production. After years of decline, honeybees are making a comeback; protection and propagation are of the utmost importance for pollinator insects. Nurturing their habitats and providing long-term food and shelter is an integral part of sustaining the life force behind our food. …