Apple and pear season is kicking off, and numerous forecasts for the 2017 Washington season have come up. The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is calling for 130.9 million standard 40-pound boxes of […]
Retail Visit Review: What’s in the Produce Department at the beginning of June
Last week’s visit out to the local stores showed the first signs of summer produce in promotable volumes; this has been perfectly aligned with the high pressure system we have been experiencing in the […]
Retail Visit Review: Looking ahead to October
September, in many ways, is a transition month. Some days may feel like a gift of an extended summer while others make you all too aware that winter is just around the corner. The […]