Port of Wilmington sees improvements
Dec 06, 2019 by Tom Karst
The Port of Wilmington, Del., is under new management and the new operator is bringing key improvements to the important landing spot for U.S. fruit imports.
Give shoppers something to talk about
Dec 06, 2019 by Ashley Nickle
It is a fabulous feeling to have a story to share, and Rouses Markets delivered that for its shoppers Dec. 4 with a promotion centered around the world’s largest avocado display at its store on Tchoupitoulas Street.
CPMA releases report on plastics in produce industry
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
The topic of plastic in produce packaging has been addressed in a big way by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
Shopper feedback strong on SweeTango variety apples
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
Recent in-store demos show strongly positive consumer feedback on the SweeTango apple’s taste, quality, value and convenience, marketers report.
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Sponsored: Alibaba.com webinar
Dec 05, 2019 by The Packer Staff
How to sell produce on one of the largest B2B ecommerce marketplaces.
Western Growers praises Japanese approval of trade deal
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers praised the Japanese Diet’s approval of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and urged the U.S. to address additional barriers to trade with Japan.
EPC leadership program readies for graduation
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
The New York Produce Show and Conference will celebrate its 10th year in 2019, and the event has become a fixture among produce industry trade shows.
Manfredi Cold Storage grows to meet East Coast importers’ needs
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
Expansion across the Delaware River into New Jersey is one way that Toughkenamon, Pa.-based Manfredi Cold Storage is looking to accommodate future growth in imported fresh produce.
SmartWash Solutions celebrates billions of safe servings
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
After ten years and helping to protect billions of pounds of fresh-cut produce, SmartWash Solutions is celebrating its contribution to the produce industry.
Lemonade Day and Limoneira ink two-year charitable licensing agreement
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
Youth entrepreneurship group Lemonade Day and citrus supplier Limoneira Company have established a two-year charitable licensing agreement.
Putting food safety into action
Dec 05, 2019 by Jake Watts
Over the past decade, there have been significant advancements to create a more proactive, preventative approach to food safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Kroger to divest its interest in Lucky’s Market
Dec 05, 2019 by Ashley Nickle
Kroger has reviewed its portfolio and opted to divest its interest in Lucky’s Market.
Walmart CEO: Stores putting more hours into fresh departments
Dec 05, 2019 by Ashley Nickle
Walmart has begun to implement its new Produce 2.0 initiative, and the changes allow stores to offer competitive quality along with value, CEO Doug McMillon said at a conference this week.
G&R Farms names operations manager
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms has named Michael Sutton as the company’s operations manager.
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