Wish Farms Now Offering Year Round Organic Berries


Mon. April 21st, 2014 - by Sarah Hoxie

<p> Wish Farms is now offering a <B>year-round supply</b> of <B>conventional and organic strawberries and blueberries</b> out of California and Florida, respectively. This will be the first year the company is growing organic strawberries out of California in its Salinas and Santa Maria farms, according to a press release.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> “In addition to the expansion of our California strawberry program, our Florida blueberry volume is really starting to pick up,” said Gary Wishnatzki, President. “We’ve also put resources into increasing our packing capabilities this year.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> Wish Farms is also planning to launch a series of recipe videos on its YouTube channel to further reach out to consumers. Check out this sample video below!<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><iframe width="480" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5PnQ6hZEpfk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> For more details on the recipe, see the following website…</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.wishfarms.com/portfolio_item/wish-farms-fast-easy-blueberry-pie" target="_new"> Wish Farms Fast &amp; Easy Blueberry Pie </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Wish Farms is also supporting its year round berry program with its “How’s My Picking?™” consumer promotion and traceability system. Consumers are asked to visit www.howsmypicking.com to complete a short survey using a 16-digit number on their package of Wish Farms berries. In return, they receive a <B>Wish Farms reusable shopping tote</b> in the mail and are entered to win a <B>$100 gift card</b> to the grocery retailer of their choice, according to a press release. Chances of winning increase with each survey completed. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> “This is the first time we’ve offered feedback incentives,” said Amber Kosinsky, Director of Marketing. “Since the program launch we’ve seen a significant increase in surveys; providing valuable consumer data which we will use to make educated growing and marketing decisions moving forward.” </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> Looks like it’ll be an eventful season for Wish Farms!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.wishfarms.com/our-produce" target="_new"> Wish Farms </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">