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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — What does it take to break into the competitive fresh apple market?Data. Data. Data, says Louise Beard, director of Forward Insight and Strategy, the Auckland, New Zealand-based global research and consulting firm that worked with T&G Global Ltd., to grow the Envy apple brand.The Packer spoke with Louise Beard and Cecilia Flores Paez — who as T&G Global’s head of marketing i...

In an era where health-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking nutritious alternatives, retailers are tapping into the fresh produce trend by incorporating in-house juice bars and co-branded in-store destinations. This strategic move not only caters to evolving consumer preferences but also enhances the shopping experience, drawing in a broader customer base.Last year, Southern California-based Vallarta Sup...

Editor's note: The following report is from The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, which provides insight based on survey responses from consumers. Since 1983, The Packer has sponsored 41 major consumer studies to track trends in the purchases and consumption of fresh produce, documenting the fluctuation in purchases of specific fruits and vegetables as well as changing attitudes toward industry issues.Apple purchases are u...

The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer Publix says it has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts to help those facing food insecurity.The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to its food bank partners, according to a news relea...





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Schwartz, Ben B., & Sons, Inc.

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Business Type:
Broker, Importer, Wholesaler, Trucking
Location HQ:
Detroit, 48209-2977 Michigan
Phone:
+1 313-841-8300
Fax:
+1 313-841-1253
Website:
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Stone Fruit:
Apricots
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

Overview (1)   (0)   (11)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Processor
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Phone:
+1 213-627-8736 - Ext. 1330
Website:
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

Overview (2)   (0)   (12)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Phone:
+1 215-336-2900
Fax:
+1 215-755-6757
Website:
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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All American Produce Co

Overview (4)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Broker, Grower
Location HQ:
Roseboro, 28382 North Carolina
Phone:
+1 910-874-3605,+1 910-525-0209
Website:
Berries:
Blueberries
Salad Vegetables:
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Round Tomatoes, Plum/Roma Tomatoes on the Vine, Grape Tomatoes
Organic Produce:
Organic Tomatoes







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