Consumer demand is growing for the Heavenly Villagio Marzano! The mini San Marzano variety was developed from tomato genetics originating in Italy. The unique flavor profile delivers a slightly acidic mouth feel, with an overall sweet taste. Village Farms has the exclusive in North America to grow and market the bite-sized tomato. The company grows year round in British Columbia and Texas and has quadrupled acreage since launching the product 2 and half years ago. Marketing Manager, Helen Aquino, says quote, “The feedback we hear on this variety time and again is that this tomato has garden fresh flavor. We search the world over for varieties that are truly exceptional with unforgettable flavor, so this comes as no surprise! All part of our consumer-centric approach focused on delivering value to our customers.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">King Fresh is finishing up its grape season in Northern Chile, growing mainly Flame Red Seedless Grapes. The company bought farm land last year in March, but has been supplying grapes from the region for about ten years. President, Keith Wilson, tells AndNowUKnow, “The grape market is strong right now. We were able to survive our first year producing quality grapes in Chile and look forward to making improvements for next year, which include expanding our packing house and vineyard plantings.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
