Tag: berries
Berry growers commit to recycle-ready packaging
- General News
In another step to further reduce the produce industry’s environmental impact, major North American fresh berry producers announced their commitment to use 100% recycle-ready packaging by 2025.
California Giant increases sustainability efforts
- General NewsWATSONVILLE, Calif. (January 28, 2020) – In January 2019, California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 partnered …
California Giant Berry Farms names new president
- General NewsWatsonville, CA – January 6, 2020 As the new year and a new decade rolls in, …
Hazel receives USDA grant for shelf-life extension technology
- General NewsCHICAGO, IL (December 9, 2019) – Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported agricultural technology company delivering new …
Berries abound in Florida
- Produce BlueprintsFlorida is the second largest producer of U.S. strawberries, behind California, and is responsible for the …
Bobalu Berries hires sales VP, brings sales and marketing in house
- General NewsPRESS RELEASE Oxnard, CA – December 2, 2019 — Bobalu Berries has hired Anthony Gallino as …
Driscoll’s to screen The Last Harvest documentary at Fresh Summit, underscoring ongoing farm labor challenges
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The documentary offers a rare opportunity to hear the hopes, hardships and a sense of life-purpose in harvesting good berries from three independent family growers, and explores the issues contributing to agriculture’s labor shortage and proposes possible solutions to overcoming these challenges.
Driscoll’s Expands Limited Edition Collection with the Launch of Sweetest Batch™ Blueberries
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The brand is set to be the first to offer a full collection of premium berries with blackberry release in early 2020.
California Giant includes retail foodservice in 2020 Chef Invitational Competition
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California Giant Berry Farms is chef-centric in planning their PMA Fresh Summit booth activities at #2961 – with their 2019 Chef Invitational Ambassador top of mind, as well as their 2020 Chef Invitational initiatives. The 3rd annual event will include a retail foodservice category now with partners from both the retail and foodservice sectors invited to participate.
Wish Farms breaks ground on new HQ
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International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms {{BB #:111764}}, is thrilled to unveil their new tagline: Generations of Sweetness.