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Global IQF vegetable market poised to reach $2B by 2026

IQF potatoes, tomatoes and broccoli and cauliflower will remain in great demand.

April 10, 2017

The global demand for IQF vegetable is expected to rise on the account of their longer shelf lives, speedy processing of foods and robust supply chain.

Inventure Foods sells Fresh Frozen Foods to Pictsweet Co.

The strategic transaction represents an important step in Inventure Foods' ongoing strategic and financial review process to increase shareholder value.

March 24, 2017

Inventure Foods, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., announced the strategic sale of Fresh Frozen Foods to The Pictsweet Co.

Research highlights nutritional value of frozen fruits, vegetables

The amounts of vitamins A and C and folates of some frozen fruits and vegetables were greater than fresh-stored produce.

March 21, 2017

Research published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, published by Elsevier, Atlanta, revealed that the nutritional value of certain frozen fruits and vegetables are generally equal to fresh produce.

Pioneer Growers nears completion of facility expansion

Construction of the Phase 3 project began in August 2016, and was part of a 5-year plan that included previous expansions of processing, receiving and packing areas and added features such as Thermomass tilt wall construction.

February 24, 2017

Pioneer Growers is near the completion of an expansion at its Belle Grade, Fla., headquarters plant, which includes expanded cold storage and processing facilities.

Frozen produce helps end hunger

February 17, 2017

Seal the Seasons, Hillsborough, N.C., launched new North Carolina-grown frozen blueberries, frozen berry blend and frozen broccoli.

Study: Frozen fruit, vegetable market on the rise

Changing consumption patterns and busy schedules, as well as demand for newer flavors and ingredients have contributed to this growth.

January 27, 2017

The global frozen fruits and vegetable market will grow at an annual rate of 5.34% and reach 751 million tons by 2027, according to a report published by Market Research Future, Woburn, Mass.

Grimmway Farms opens new sales office

The move has helped Grimmway actively respond to the quickly-evolving organic marketplace.

January 9, 2017

Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., opened the doors to its new sales office on Buena Vista Boulevard in Arvin, Calif.

Study: Millennials drive growth of fresh, frozen vegetable consumption

Younger consumers, those under age 40, have increased the annual eatings per capita of fresh vegetables by 52% and frozen vegetables by 59% over the last decade.

November 16, 2016

The continual parental reminder to “eat your vegetables” stuck with Millennials and Gen Zs because they are driving the growth in fresh and frozen vegetable consumption, according to a study released by The NPD Group.

Graham Partners acquires Mercer Foods from Harris Williams

Mercer Foods is a leading producer of natural and organic freeze-dried fruits and vegetables.

November 11, 2016

Graham Partners, Inc., Newtown Square, Pa., acquired Mercer Foods, LLC from Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank based in Boston.

Paleo-friendly mix-ins

November 4, 2016

Growers Express, Salinas, Calif., introduced new Cauliflower Crumbles “Fried Rice” Blend and Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Crumbles, a paleo-friendly line sold under the Green Giant brand.