What is SunGold Kiwifruit? Unlike Green Kiwifruit, new SunGold Kiwifruit have a smooth skin that is almost more a tender-shell than skin and a deep golden bronze flesh that is less acidic than typical Kiwifruit. I was impressed by my first SunGold – sticky sweet, juicy and refreshing, tropical yet not intense. When is SunGold […]
Did you know that 1 in 6 people in the United States struggles to get enough to eat? According to FeedingAmerica.org the rate is even higher for kids – with 1 in 5 children in a food insecure situation. We have the opportunity to help our neighbors in need. Four Seasons Produce donates fresh produce […]
Crushing it on 4th of July produce sales will take planning. Have you put your scheduling, ordering and merchandising plans together for the Independence Day holiday sales period? This year 7/4 falls on Saturday so you’ll have the benefit of the full week of selling plus all of the extra business that will come on […]
Most small-farmers live on less than $1.25/day in developing countries, according to fairtradeamerica.org. Fair Trade products help to support a sustainable livelihood for farmers and workers by reinvesting the price premium back into their communities. Free Market Economies generally provide a healthy environment for business, workers and consumers alike in wealthy nations with appropriate government […]
What gets us excited? High quality, flavorful produce… and selling lots of it so customers can enjoy it! That’s why we love Family Tree Farms. Their mission is to “consistently produce, package and market the most flavorful fruit in the world.” How cool is that!Family Tree Farms, based in Reedley, CA, is run by Dave […]
• Poinsettias should be unpacked immediately upon arrival. If this is not possible the boxes must be opened or the tops cut off to allow the ethylene gas to escape. If this not done, the ethylene gases that poinsettias release will suffocate the plants causing them to droop and become limp. This process is not […]
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 27th 2014. Plan now while there’s still the luxury of time. Thanksgiving is all about maximizing sales and profits by building massive, fresh and seasonal and holiday related displays. Some of these displays can stay up through Christmas. Good planning and strong execution for this holiday will establish the momentum you […]
Have you ever wondered what organic items you should be displaying and promoting in your store during the Fall season? We have compiled a list of the top 40 based on our historical case volume data from 2013. This reflects availability and market conditions from last Oct-Dec.