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Schmieding Produce appoints president

Schmieding Produce has promoted Trent Woerner to president of the company. Woerner succeeds his father, Lester Woerner, at the Springdale, Ark., company, according to a news release. He joined Schmieding produce as vice president of business development in 2015 when it was acquired by Woerner Holdings.
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Large watermelons still preferred over mini’s due to higher brix level

“Our watermelon season runs from mid-March through September,” says Scott McDulin with Schmieding Produce. Typically, the season starts with imports from Mexico and moves to Florida in April. Around mid to late June, harvest moves up to Georgia. Schmieding grows watermelons in Florida, but works with and provides resources to growers in other states.
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Skinny Potato campaign ramps up for Schmieding Produce/Cañon Potato

Capitalizing on a traditional “diet season” that follows the winter holidays as well taking into account increasing demand for convenience by consumers, Schmieding Produce LLC and its Colorado potato operation, Cañon Potato Co. in Center, officially launched the Skinny Potato campaign in mid-January.
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Walmart to Begin Testing Skinny Potatoes

A small product is about to get a potentially giant boost. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.—the largest retailer in the U.S.—is expected to begin testing the Skinny Potato this month, says Scott McDulin, vice president of Schmieding Produce Co. in Springdale, Ark.
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Meet the folks at Schmeiding Produce, the farmer who grew the potatoes in your bag.

Occasionally hungry folks like you need more chips than we can make from the potatoes grown by our dedicated farmers. Luckily, we have partners like Schmieding Produce who can come in at a moment’s notice and save our maple bacon. With farms around the country and the ability to quickly get us the potatoes we need, they’re a great connection to have.
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Wal-Mart to start testing Skinny Potatoes

A small product is about to get a potentially giant boost. Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. — the nation’s largest retailer — is expected to begin testing the Skinny Potato in May, said Scott McDulin, vice president of Schmieding Produce Co. LLC, Springdale, Ark.
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