CHICAGO – Tom Stenzel, president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, kicked off his group’s annual convention June 10-12 with a sigh of relief.

Cosmic Crisp, a new apple variety that will make its debut in December, is partnering with two industry leaders on new branded products.

Mann Packing Co. will debut its new Caulilini baby cauliflower 10 oz retail pack at the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2019 Convention & Expo in Chicago June 10-12.

The Oppenheimer Group has been named importer and marketer of Sun World’s proprietary grape varieties.

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based Good Foods Group LLC sells guacamole, salsa, plant-based dips, rBST-free dairy dips, juices and dressing in the fresh produce sections of grocery stores.

2018 fresh production lowest in nearly two decades.

One of the main goals of the Washington, D.C.-based United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association’s annual show, set for June 10-12 in Chicago,  is to add new energy and harness the momentum of innovation in the fresh produce industry, says Tom Stenzel, the association’s president and CEO.

Whole Foods Market will begin selling its deli rotisserie chickens in more environmentally friendly packaging.

Berry grower-shipper California Giant expects to increase its summer ’19 Pacific Northwest blueberry volumes by 45%.