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Giorgio's Bryan Shelton Discusses Upcoming OPS 2025 Showcase

6 days ago | andnowuknow.com | Chandler James

BLANDON, PA - Organic innovations will be front and center at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit (OPS), and the Giorgio booth will certainly be a hot destination for showgoers. As the event draws near, I got in touch with Giorgio’s Bryan Shelton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’ll be highlighting our organic products and several of our newest product innovations at the show.
Reports: Peach Market Sees Steady Volume and Pricing

1 week ago | andnowuknow.com | Peggy Packer

CALIFORNIA - Good quality and steady pricing are headlining the latest peach market insights, as California’s San Joaquin Valley growers report good supply. Kicking off in May, the San Joaquin Valley peach season extends through October. Currently, volume and pricing are steady. Growers have also reported good quality, with larger and improved varieties arriving weekly, according to a The Source report from June 11.
B&W Quality Growers' Anna Klawitter Discusses New Foodservice Offerings

2 weeks ago | andnowuknow.com | Chandler James

FELLSMERE, FL - My ears instantly perk up when I hear the phrase “new products.” Suffice it to say, my interest was piqued in a recent discussion with B&W Quality Growers. I sat down with Anna Klawitter, Marketing Manager, to hear all about the latest offerings. Can you tell me about the new products? Anna Klawitter, Marketing Manager, B&W Quality Growers: “We’re excited to introduce two standout additions to the B&W lineup: Power 4™ and Baby Green Kale.
Trinity Fruit Company's Angela Hernandez and Gunner White Share Summer Stonefruit Update

2 weeks ago | andnowuknow.com | Peggy Packer

FRESNO, CA - Say hello to a summer sales increase! With peak season underway for nectarines, peaches, and plums, Trinity Fruit Company is helping its retail partners increase traffic in the stonefruit sector. Vice President Gunner White and Vice President of Marketing Angela Hernandez recently provided a closer look at the supplier’s 2025 season. “Stonefruit delivers the quintessential taste of summer, sparking nostalgia and delight for consumers each year.
Divine Flavor's Alán Aguirre Camou and Michael DuPuis Discuss Mexico Season Winding Down

3 weeks ago | andnowuknow.com | Chandler James

NOGALES, AZ - The Mexico season has been winding down for Divine Flavor. As the supplier continues to provide excellent quality and variety, I got in touch with Alán Aguirre Camou, Chief Marketing Officer, and Michael DuPuis, Quality Assurance and Public Relations Manager, to discuss how supplies have fared. “In Mexico, our tomato program is wrapping up.
Gem-Pack's Michelle Deleissegues Details 2025 Summer Raspberry Program

3 weeks ago | andnowuknow.com | Anne Allen

IRVINE, CA - With a proprietary raspberry program cultivated for the summer, Gem-Pack Berries has cultivated favor with both retailers and consumers. I touched base with Michelle Deleissegues, Senior Vice President of Marketing, to learn a bit more. “May marks the beginning of the Watsonville season, which builds throughout late spring and intensifies in mid-June,” she tells me.
Mountain View Fruit Sales' Kevin Steiner Spotlights Summer Stonefruit Opportunities

1 month ago | andnowuknow.com | Peggy Packer

REEDLEY, CA - From peaches to nectarines and apricots, the arrival of the summer season sends consumers into a stonefruit craze, and Mountain View Fruit Sales is answering the call. The grower is currently shipping high-quality early-season fruit, with volume continuing to ramp up by the week. “We just finished our Krista early-season variety peaches, and color and flavor were excellent. We’ll be moving into June Time Peaches soon,” shared Kevin Steiner, Director of Business Development.
Coliman Bananas - Grupo AGGALL Celebrates 47th Anniversary, 3rd Anniversary of Don Jorge Aguilar Heredia Foundation; Jorge Angel Aguilar Jr. Comments

1 month ago | andnowuknow.com | Anne Allen

MEXICO - The month of April marked an important milestone for Coliman Bananas. This year, the company celebrated the 47th anniversary of Coliman Bananas - Grupo AGGALL, a family business that has grown with passion, innovation, and a strong sense of social responsibility. Founded by Jorge Aguilar Heredia, Grupo AGGALL began its journey in 1978 with the opening of its first commercial center in Hermosillo, Sonora.
Inaugural Women’s Fresh Perspectives Regional Event Celebrates Sold Out Debut; Carrie Mack, Catherine Gipe-Stewart, Rochelle Bohm, and More Comment

1 month ago | andnowuknow.com | Jordan Okumura-Wright

YAKIMA, WA - Intensive. Abundant. Meaningful. Mining toward the center of who we are is not for the faint of heart. It is a task that affects not only who we are as people, but impacts those individuals, groups, and companies that surround us. The event outdid its own expectations by selling out days before its debut, filling 228 seats.
Blueberry Market Remains Tight; Demand Exceeding Supply Until California Production Kicks in

1 month ago | andnowuknow.com | Anne Allen

UNITED STATES/MEXICO - When I last reported on blueberries, the hope was that the market would have improved by this time of the month. Unfortunately, that is not the case. PRO*ACT’s The Source alerted us to challenges last week in its report on April 23, 2025. Within, the company noted that “Central Mexican production is rapidly declining, and Peruvian imports are scarce at the ports. Georgia has just started with limited offerings, and production will gradually increase over the next few weeks.