Magic Sun, well known as a leading grower of conventional and organic tomatoes, has taken its agricultural expertise to a new commodity and expanded its product line to include blueberries.  Grown in the Mexican region of Jalisco, there are approximately 52 acres of blueberries planted across three varieties: Biloxi, Jupiter and Atlas, which offer medium to jumbo-sized berries with great taste and performance that are popular with consumers.

Alejandro Santander, vice president of sales and operations with Globalmex International, and its Magic Sun-branded produce, indicated that the move into

With pistachios, citrus, pomegranates and Pom Wonderful products leading the charge, The Wonderful Company has a full fall lineup and a bevy of opportunities on tap for consumers and retailers.

During the recent Fresh Summit, The Wonderful Company team sat down with The Produce News, via a video meeting, to discuss its various crops, new offerings and the promotional support it is offering for each of its categories.

Diana Salsa, director of marketing for Wonderful Pistachios, unveiled a brand new and aggressive advertising campaign for the company’s pistachios featuring former National

Beachside Produce LLC is bringing a full production of Brussels sprouts, celery and broccoli for the Holiday Season.

Production is well under way for Beachside Brussels sprouts.  They are grown domestically in Lompoc and Guadalupe, CA, and are shipped from several different locations in the Santa Maria Valley, for quick loading convenience. Supplies will be steady through the end of the year in California, with steady production continuing in Mexico for 2021. 

The company's product line includes 25# bulk cartons in several different sizes, as well as a 1# vexar bagged package, which comes

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, announced further plans to eliminate food waste, support communities and expand their 35-year partnership across Canada, with Loblaw’s commitment of $1 million to on-board its banner stores onto Second Harvest’s FoodRescue.ca platform.

“Loblaw has been a supporter of Second Harvest from the very beginning, and we are looking forward to this next exciting phase of our relationship. Together, we’re leading a food rescue revolution,” said Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest. “The need to recover surplus food and

Eagle Eye Produce’s Nyssa, OR, operation finished its 2020 harvest recently and is shipping all three colors and all sizes out of storage, according to Marketing/Communications Manager Dallin Klingler.

Klingler said in mid-October that grower Dan Corn had enjoyed great conditions throughout the summer months, adding, “The growing season in E. Oregon has been ideal, with mild temperatures and lots of sun.”

Eagle Eye started its planting in early March, with harvest kicking off late summer. Klingler said the company’s program of yellow, red and white onions remained largely unchanged as far

After rescheduling its golf tournament from July due to COVID-19 restrictions, the New England Produce Council recently held its event at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston MA. The sunny skies, warm air and occasional cool breeze provided the perfect backdrop for the NEPC golf tournament, but it was the smiling faces of the NEPC members and guests that truly made the day spectacular.

The much-needed, face-to-face encounter with produce associates made everyone appreciate the day. With the current pandemic still in full force, the golf committee took precautions by providing hand