Tag: stone fruit
Chilean stone fruit forecast for 15% volume increase
- General News
The Frutas de Chile Stone Fruit Committee has released a new estimate for this season, including Nectarines, Japanese Plums, European Plums, and Peaches.
Stone fruit giant Prima Wawona plans to liquidate
- General News
Prima Wawona Cutler, CA, plans to liquidate and has given employees 60-day termination notices, according to recent court filings.
FDA releases retailers involved in stone fruit Listeria outbreak
- General News
The recalled fruit was sold at retail stores nationwide in bags or as individual pieces of fruit with PLU stickers, under multiple brand names.
Private equity and the fall of California’s largest stone fruit producer
- Analysis
The bankruptcy of Prima Wawona, California’s largest stone fruit producer, sent shocks throughout the industry.
Fruit World earns EFI certification
- General News
Sustainably focused produce firm Fruit World announces recent EFI certification out of their Reedley facility.
Prima Wawona files Chapter 11 to facilitate sale
- General News
Prima Wawona, the industry's largest producer of stone fruit, today announced that it is transitioning ownership of the Company and recapitalizing the business.
Pacific Trellis Fruit expands premium stone fruit lineup
- General News
Pacific Trellis Fruit, a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of premium fresh fruit, will be adding Donut Peaches and Extra Sweet nectarines this coming year to its successful inaugural offering of imported specialty plum varieties to create a full line of premium stone fruit during the Southern Hemisphere Season.
California hits peak stone fruit season
- General News
The California stone fruit season is at its peak. Favorable growing conditions have increased supplies compared to years past.
Stemilt advises retailers on promoting larger 2023 Washington cherry crop
- General News
With Washington cherries on the way, Stemilt is expecting much greater volume this year.
Stemilt’s apricot crop forecast for more volume, bigger size
- General News
Promising blooms and strong cell division action means Stemilt’s Washington apricot crop will bring big fruit this year.