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T&G Global forecasts strong fall harvest for Jazz and Envy apples
Washington State – T&G Global BB #:163999 is forecasting a strong North American harvest for both Envy and JAZZ apples...
Produce sales veteran, former Kroger produce director acquire GoldenSun Insights
PRESS RELEASE Mound, MN, September 21, 2020 — A strategy centric firm, grounded in deep retail insights, that supports clients...
J&D Produce becomes Little Bear Produce
EDINBURG, Texas (August 17, 2020) – J&D Produce, BB #:124521 a company dedicated to providing nutritious fruits and vegetables along...
Shanley Farms starts peak finger lime season
Morro Bay, CA – The Shanley Family of Morro Bay have a passion for growing their Citriburst Finger Limes. In...
PBH offers marketing toolkit for September National Fruits and Veggies Month
July 7, 2020 – While summer is well underway, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 is thinking...
D’Arrigo promotes broccoli rabe as immunity boost
Salinas, CA: Your body’s ability to fight infection and disease depends on your immune system. The immune system is made...
Produce Marketing Association launches “Joy of Fresh” consumer marketing campaign
To reassure consumers fresh fruits and vegetables are available and safe during the COVID-19 crisis, the Produce Marketing Association BB...
Produce marketing shifts online in the age of quarantines
It’s clear the world has hit pause on most marketing and communications plans that were in place before the COVID-19...
BrandStorm Key Takeaways, Part 2: authenticity
AUSTIN, TX—An authentic message, and the right medium, is important now more than ever—especially in business to business marketing. I...
BrandStorm key takeaways, part 1: patience and persistence
AUSTIN, TX–Pamela talks with Mary Coppola, vice president of marketing and communications for the United Fresh Produce Association, and Jeff...
2020 Insights: Marketing
Advancements in packaging, logistics, and transportation are helping spur produce marketing efforts and augment supply. This holds true for both...
ESPN’s 3-hour Idaho Potato commercial
The potato’s connection to the football game wasn’t subtle, and that was the plan. The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, played...
Disney tips for produce marketers
NEW YORK – A former Disney executive has some ideas for produce companies looking to implement new ideas. For instance,...
Lutz to leave PMA, start marketing venture
Industry veteran Steve Lutz has resigned his position as regional vice president with the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 to...
When, how and why to refresh your brand
CHICAGO—If you’re spending more time explaining who you are than what you do, you might need a brand refresh. If...
Marketing returns to its roots in Salinas
Three major trends that affect the marketing of produce—including the many fruits and vegetables grown in the Valley—are the health...
E-commerce: the enemy of produce brands?
I gave a talk last week in Tubac, AZ, to the Association of Table Grape Growers of Mexico at their...
The Year Ahead: Search for new marketing appeals
The next step in the perishables pipeline—after harvesting, packaging, and shipping a product—is marketing. Several trends carried over from 2018...
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