Tom Karst

Striving not to gap in availability to the consumer, Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh continues expanding the length of season on multiple organic tree fruit varieties, says Kevin Stennes, organic sales manager.

In 2024, the USDA said prices for all food are predicted to increase by 2.3%, with a prediction interval of 1.7% to 2.8%. (Photo: stokkete, Adobe Stock) 1

Imports of organic bananas topped the sales value of all U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable imports tracked by the USDA from July 2023 to June 2024.

Kwik Lok continues to invest in materials science to develop closure options that are reliable and better positioned for recyclability, said Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications for Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok.

The Santa Paula, Calif.-based company reported that its total net sales increased 11.7% for the fiscal quarter ending July 31.

Researchers conducted three studies examining whether retailers can use marketing techniques that attribute human form or personality to imperfect produce to help increase purchase intentions.

Hawaii's soil and ideal growing conditions give its papayas a unique flavor that no other region in the world can duplicate, says Eric Weinert, president of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association.

The Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer points to efforts in packaging, social responsibility and communications.

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Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce Inc. reported that its total revenue for the quarter ending July 31 totaled $324 million, up 24% from the same period last year.