New York based fresh produce importer and distributor, Jac. Vandenberg Inc. has done it again by introducing a market-first in sustainable packaging for its SUNRAYS® products. Vandenberg has been leading the industry, particularly in citrus, with its sustainable packaging innovations while collecting recognition and awards along the way. Just last year, Vandenberg’s citrus BIO bags … Continued
Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is gearing up for the second season of its SUNRAYS® grape brand, which officially starts next month. Kicking off the SUNRAYS® grape season this year will be Cotton Candy grapes packed out of Brazil, available in loose-weight bags and 1-pound clamshells. Brazil will also become the fifth sourcing region for the SUNRAYS … Continued
Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is honored to have its SUNRAYS® Mandarin BIO bags selected as one of the Finalists in the Snack Category in NCW Magazine’s 2021 Eco-Excellence Awards™. Regarded as one of the biggest Media Awards, The Eco-Excellence Awards™ recognize year after year the innovators and the game-changers in the world of sustainable living. With … Continued
TARRYTOWN, NY – As a trade news writer, I am all for celebrations surrounding International Literacy Day. Bolstering its brand presence and supporting a good cause, Jac. Vandenberg announced its backing of Save the Children’s annual summer reading campaign through its SUNRAYS® brand. “We are extremely proud to be joining forces with so many other like-minded organizations to … Continued
Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. has announced that their SUNRAYS® inaugural Sonoran grape season is officially underway with the first SUNRAYS® grapes from Mexico packed over weekend. In its first season in grapes, the SUNRAYS® brand has already shipped over 380,000 boxes from Peru and Chile and expects to pack more than 250,000 boxes out of Northern … Continued
Grape volumes coming into the US from Peru were quite heavy in November and December. “In the last few weeks, volumes have moderated,” says John Paap with Jac. Vandenberg. “However, steady availability should continue until the end of February, early March.” Whereas volumes out of Peru have moderated, Chile’s production is ramping up. “While light … Continued
TARRYTOWN, NY – Jac. Vandenberg, the fresh produce importer, recently announced a new category will be added to its portfolio. Grapes will be joining the Sunrays® product line as the importer launches an eye-catching, revamped website for the Sunrays brand. “We are ecstatic to be adding grapes to the Sunrays product line. With over 70 years of experience in working with … Continued
During the winter months, from November through March, Chile is the most prominent supplier of stone fruit for the United States. The nectarine and peach seasons are currently wrapping up and the plums are expected to run through the middle of May, according to Craig Padover, who is the stone fruit category manager at Jac … Continued
