Mission Produce Inc. in Oxnard, CA, which ships asparagus year-round with production in California, Peru and Mexico, has introduced a new consumer retail pack of jumbo-sized asparagus called Steakhouse Style asparagus.
Mission announced the launch of the new product in a May 17 press release. According to the release, "the one-pound bag is a high-tech, extended-life package with vivid graphics and imagery."
The release describes...
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Giumarra Wenatchee will jazz up its line of commodities imported from New Zealand this season with two limited offerings: the Lemonade and Smitten apple varieties.
Giumarra Cos. is headquartered in Los Angeles, with operations in Wenatchee, WA. The company was created in 1922 and...
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Christopher Ranch is continuing to promote its “Monviso” heirloom garlic, a product that is proving popular with retailers. “Christopher Ranch is excited about the upcoming garlic season,” said Patsy Ross, marketing director for in Gilroy, CA-based...
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Herb Abrash of Andrew Bros. Inc., located at the Detroit Produce Terminal Market, died May 13 of complications related to kidney disease. He was 79 years old.
Mr. Abrash played a central role in Detroit's produce industry, as well as serving the...
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Markets and Trends
California potato shippers looking forward to better markets
The California potato deal is underway with red, white and yellow potatoes already being shipped and the russet deal aiming for an earl...
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Sightings
Sunny Valley hosts NEPC meeting
Bonnie Lundblad of Sunny Valley International chatting with Ken Ryan of Sun Pacific.
