Congress has been busy lately proposing new laws mandating that beef be labeled with the country of its origin, which could have a big impact on how supermarkets and other channels merchandise fresh beef products.
According to Stemilt, for the 2023 crop, Goose Ridge will bring 860 acres of apples and around 50,000 bins to Douglas Fruit, which will pack and market the apples under the Stemilt brand.
The labeling of products sold in grocery fresh departments is constantly evolving, driven by factors including changing consumer preferences, health and safety concerns and government regulations.
As crucial as the holidays are to the fresh sweet potato industry, Bako Sweet and other shippers know that it’s just as important to keep sales strong year-round.