The New Jersey Department of Agriculture highlighted July as National Blueberry Month with a visit to Mento Farms in Atlantic County. NJDA Secretary Douglas Fisher along with state and local officials toured the farm’s packing facility and the fields where Jersey Fresh blueberries are grown to emphasize that local produce and farm products are readily available at farmers markets and stores around the state.

“The blueberry season in the Garden State is one of the primary indicators that the Jersey Fresh season is at its peak,” Secretary Fisher said. “Blueberry farms like the one the Mentos

The Texas International Produce Association has formed a new networking group called Y-TIPA. This committee is specifically for TIPA members under the age of 35. The focus is on building connections, networking and providing education to the newest generation of fresh produce industry professionals. Y-TIPA will be hosting events throughout the year and the state of Texas with the objective of building and training the younger community of TIPA members. This group is designed to include all aspects of the industry — farming, production, operations, sales, accounting, marketing, allied

Allegiance Retail Services, LLC held its annual Member Meeting on June 30, 2021. After months of social distancing and dealing with the pressures the coronavirus placed on the grocery industry, co-op members, board and management came together in-person to share smiles, handshakes, and experiences of the past year.

“Convening this year’s Member Meeting is particularly gratifying due to the inability to meet in-person for an extended period of time. Allegiance has a bright future and our cooperative members reflect that optimism evidenced by their investment in stores, associates and the

Sales of Hass avocados kicked off the New Year with four-year record highs through first quarter key holidays, including the Big Game, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.

The Hass Avocado Board’s (HAB) recently published retail recap indicated increased sales volume during the key holidays that drove a combined 150 million units and $144 million in retail sales. As the only independent avocado organization that equips the entire industry for success, HAB produces quarterly reports about national holiday retail sales performance. The holiday reports provide insightful sales information

The Northwest pear industry recently elected new officers during their annual meeting. With the confidence and support of the marketing organization, the newly elected officers to Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) will lead the board, and the elected officers to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) will lead the committee in accordance with Marketing Order 927: Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington. Scott Martinez of the Medford, OR growing region will be the new PBNW Chairman, with Jordan Matson from Yakima, WA elected as 1st Vice Chair. In 2nd Vice Chair is Don Gibson from the Mid-Columbia district, and

With the ever-growing demand for quality avocado products, Fresh Avenue is excited to announce their newest offering: the GoVerden line of guacamole and avocado pulp for foodservice and retail.

GoVerden Fresh is a US-owned subsidiary of Guacamole de la Sierra, a family company of third generation avocado growers. With 6,000 acres of avocado groves, they bring consistent and plentiful supply all year around. GoVerden Fresh is also the only major vertically integrated grower/processor in the region and has a new facility with ample capacity for growth.

Fresh Avenue has partnered with GoVerden