Cucumbers have long been a mainstay in the product lineup at Pure Flavor®, but an innovative new offering will surely grab the attention of consumers who are looking to grab a quick, healthy and flavorful snack that also puts sustainability at the forefront.

The Leamington, ON-based greenhouse vegetable grower and marketer recently launched its new Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumber line, which it will feature at the upcoming PMA Fresh Summit virtual convention.

Uno Bites are available in two sizes: a dry pint top seal and 1.75-pound top seal.

“A new generation of snacking has arrived,” said Chris

The commitment to sustainability along with keeping the supply chain moving have been the main focus for Sev-Rend High-Performance Packaging for the past several years.

Jeff Watkin, the St. Louis-based company’s director of marketing, recently spoke with The Produce News on the increase in demand for packaging along with sustainable options.

“Our sustainable packaging line has several options that meet the need for the ever-changing market,” Watkin noted. “We have recyclable options for all of our packaging types, from pouches to film/net combos, to tag options. All items have been qualified

OLDWICK, NJ – In a year that has brought the cancellation of many industry events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Eastern Produce Council’s annual Joe DeLorenzo Family Apple Picking Day was a welcome respite.

The event, held Oct. 3 at Melick’s Cider Mill and Orchard, here, drew around 100 industry members on a cool, crisp autumn morning, where they enjoyed hay rides, apple picking, donuts, grilled corn, hot dogs, popcorn, cider, and of course, camaraderie and family time.

Kurt Zuhlke, president of his namesake Kurt Zuhlke & Associates, is a regular presence at the PMA Fresh Summit, having attended most years since 1980.

The show is important to Zuhlke, he noted, because it allows him to get out and meet new people entering the produce market and promote the company’s products.

“It’s also important to see our customers that we already have and establish new packaging ideas with them and help them sell more product,” he said.

That has allowed the Easton, PA-based company to show current and future customers its latest innovation in Polyethylene Terephthalate

Brand identity is at the core of any business. From logo design and brand colors to fonts and name choice, it’s the building blocks that establish what a company hopes to communicate to their customers. Beyond choosing the perfect shade of blue that is both light-hearted and approachable or a name that is easily recalled, defining your brand identity is all about perception. 

Produce for Kids was established in 2002 with the goal of bringing together the produce industry to promote the consumption of fresh produce and give back to families in need. Over the years, we’ve changed our logo

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is excited to officially announce the launch of its newest product, the exclusive and luxurious Pinkglow pineapple. The Pinkglow pineapple is a novel pineapple with a pink interior, new and uniquely grown by Fresh Del Monte. This pink pineapple is unique to the market, will be available for purchase nationwide starting today, and can only be purchased online through PinkglowPineapple.com.

This “Jewel of the Jungle” is produced in ultra-limited harvests, uniquely and specially grown by the expert growers at Fresh Del Monte, and is found to be both juicier and