Flavor and innovation were inextricably linked at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 23-25.
In his State of the Fresh Produce Industry address, Ron Lemaire talked about the current political climate, the need for global sustainability goals and the need to focus on the consumer.
With the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show underway, Chiquita says it is spotlighting the "Chiquita Difference" through its vibrant presence within the Canadian market.
Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have introduced the Specialty Crops Security Act, which would give industry stakeholders more opportunity for input on specialty crop block grants.
Concerns about inflation have shifted Rabobank’s forecast of the first Federal Reserve rate cut this year from June to September, with the number of cuts projected to decrease.
Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.
A research report from Skyquest released this year forecasts the U.S. cold storage market will grow from $43.2 billion in 2023 to $118.8 billion by 2031.
The year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes will showcase its offerings at the April 23-25 event in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is poised to welcome the industry on its home turf of Vancouver, British Columbia, at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, April 23-25.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower says Bahama Bombs are a bright orange grape tomato on-the-vine that boasts a sweet flavor and vibrant tropical hue.
It’s no surprise that the education session on the tomato suspension agreement at this year's Viva Fresh Expo was a packed house, given the extensive discussion recently over its future.
Mission Produce will showcase The Mission Advantage and its diversified sourcing strategy at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show, set for April 23-24 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Sun World International LLC says unauthorized individuals falsely claimed association with the company and promoted fraudulent services under the guise of providing technical support for Autumncrisp grapes.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated its labeling requirements for the use of sulfur dioxide gas on fresh grapes during storage and transport, according to a USDA report.
To date, the Toronto-based company has diverted 100 million pounds of food from landfills to dinner tables across North America, equivalent to more than 83 million meals and more than $250 million saved on groceries.
As the spring season gains momentum in California’s Central Valley, the Fowler, Calif.-based company is highlighting star ruby grapefruit as a key variety in its seasonal citrus lineup.
Bananas top the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables on shoppers’ grocery trips, followed by grapes and apples, finds a new national banana survey commissioned by Dole Food Co.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Ron Lemaire and Canadian parliamentarians met with U.S. Congress members and other officials in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of impact on Canada and U.S. agriculture.
Interest rates likely will not return to their pre-pandemic lows in the foreseeable future, according to the quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show returns to western Canada this year with a focus on sustainability, networking and the strength of the country's domestic market.
The retailer has partnered with four other grocers to invest $125 million in start-ups and scale-ups over five years with the aim to transform grocery retail and address sustainability challenges.
FMI exec Andy Harig highlights the March Consumer Price Index, showing no increase in food-at-home prices. Yet, challenges like volatile energy costs persist, affecting grocery prices, he says.
The Foundation for Fresh Produce announces the guest list for its Consumer Connection Conference in Phoenix, featuring retail dietitians, foodservice experts and influencers.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agency has finalized updates, including expanded fruit and vegetable benefits, to foods prescribed to participants in the Women, Infants and Children program.
The companies say Acadian Plant Health customers can expect better access to products, including its organic product line, as well as agronomists and more.
Citing “significant and lasting challenges in the retail environment,” 99 Cents Only Stores LLC will close all 371 of its stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas.
The San Jose, Calif.-based IT consulting firm specializing in information technology, cybersecurity and data analytics said this new service helps growers and shippers understand cybersecurity risks ahead of harvest.
The USDA says a Los Angeles-based company has satisfied a $31,200 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions.
The California Avocado Commission’s new marketing program aims to take consumers inside the groves, multi-generational families and deep roots behind the Golden State’s avocado industry.
The enterprise solution applies artificial intelligence to assist food wholesalers, distributors and shippers in managing their operations and making business decisions.
Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist and president of World Weather, will share his predictions for spring bloom and weather events that might affect production this growing season.
In this podcast episode, Advanced Agriscience's Collin Juurakko shares interesting discoveries he's made about how frost crystals form and how that led to a potential solution for tree-fruit growers across the globe.