A packaging provider for refrigerated dressing specialist Organic Girl has made a big commitment to packaging sustainability.

Vancouver, B.C.-based Oppy’s back-to-school campaign for 2022 featuring its Ocean Spray branded products, “A new school way to enjoy Ocean Spray,” features a roster full of delicious and convenient products including branded berries — strawberries, blueberries and blackberries — grapes and citrus, said Audrey Desnoyers, the company’s director of business development and key account management.

The 2022 Center for Produce Safety Symposium, held June 21-22 in San Diego, featured produce safety research presentations and industry discussions on a wide range of critically important produce safety challenges. 

Yuma, Ariz.-based Natural Delights launches NEW Mini Medjools, a portable snacking line perfect for those who want simple, wholesome, great tasting snacks on the go.

In celebration of the global soccer season kicking off in November, Avocados From Mexico (AFM) and Takis are launching a ‘Guackeepers Keep it Good’ marketing campaign targeting consumers buying snacks for their soccer watch parties.

It’s no surprise to hear that Charlotte, N.C.-based Dole Food Co. will be promoting bananas aggressively for back-to-school.

Van Holten’s has announced a new pickle snack product in partnership with Tapatio Hot Sauce that will be available this fall.

Symrise, who US headquarters are in Teterboro, N.J., has rolled out new products to help commissaries, retailers and their supplier partners add value to their products via blueberry inclusions.

Despite inflationary pressures on all foods, continuing high demand for convenience is driving big sales of value-added produce products, which typically yield higher margins for commissaries and retailers.