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Building on the success of Pink Cosmo blueberries, Oppy and G&M Farms have announced a new partnership to release new varieties into the berry category.

Oppy, G&M Farms to introduce new berries

A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say.

The Packer Staff

Mar 26, 2025
Blueberries , Blackberries , Industry News , Produce Products

Vidalia onions headed for shelves April 15

The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September.

The Packer Staff

Mar 26, 2025
Produce Retail , Onions , Georgia

East Coast Produce Expo will serve as the first major fresh produce event of the year, offering a premier venue for industry leaders to establish strategies, form partnerships and engage with innovations shaping the fresh produce market.

The Packer to launch East Coast Produce Expo

The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort.

The Packer Staff

Mar 26, 2025
Industry News

According to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey, romas are the preferred tomato variety for 45% of consumers. Topline Farms Executive Vice President Max Mastronardi sees this as a major growth opportunity.

Topline Farms to bring ‘Roma Revolution’ to CPMA 2025

The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers.

The Packer Staff

Mar 26, 2025
Produce Retail , Canadian Produce Marketing Association , Tomatoes , Produce Products

Through the companies' collaboration, 1WorldSync becomes the primary provider of content syndication services for retailers powered by Mercatus.

Digital commerce partnership aims to deliver retail product data and content solutions

1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar.

The Packer Staff

Mar 25, 2025
Produce Retail , Produce Tech

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