June 2005
- Fresh-cut Fruit With processors and retailers putting new offerings on store shelves, the fresh-cut fruit category is expected to reach $1 billion in the near future. And consumers are slowly coming to the category with hopes of getting over the hurdles of whole fruits.
- Packaging Trends In an era of redesigns, makeovers and change, fresh-cut packaging is not immune. The days of plastic bags and simple plastic deli containers are no more. Those browsing their local produce department or industry trade show will find a variety of options for fresh-cut produce: plastic clamshells to breathable bags, corn-based clamshells to fruit-scented containers.
- Recipe for Success
- Replacing the Pyramid When the USDA released its new food guidance pyramid system in April, produce industry groups were quick to comment. But the industry had no consensus when it came to a reaction. Some groups were pleased with the new system, while others voiced concerns.
- Showcase: Packaging Supplies and Equipment
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