Latest News From Jennifer Strailey

The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie’s Organics will harvest and market a trial crop of regeneratively grown fresh vegetables beginning on Earth Day, April 22. 

Retailer recognizes the Salinas, Calif.-based produce company as a "top performer and supplier."

The Modesto, Calif.-based grocer with approximately 200 stores, has been acquired by private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management of Los Angeles.

The industry looks forward to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual Convention and Trade Show in Montreal.

Kalera's chief commercial officer discusses the booming vertical farming industry and the future of food.

While the crop size may not match last year’s high yields, The Flavor Tree Fruit Company in Hanford, Calif., is expecting large cherries for the upcoming harvest.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has announced the "rising stars" participating in its mentoring program during this year's convention in Montreal.

The San Francisco-based online grocery platform says the new features will further enable grocers' "digital transformation."

The Mission Viejo, Calif.-based organization welcomes four new hires as it seeks to "keep pace with the growth of fresh avocado sales."

The Vidalia onion season officially kicks off on April 12, and Bland Farms, a Glennville, Ga.-based grower, packer and shipper of sweet onions, is optimistic despite the market’s current challenges.

USApple, in partnership with Honey Bee Health Coalition, has released its Pollinator Best Management Practices for Apples report.

A new report from IRI and 210 Analytics examining fresh produce sales in February finds that while dollar sales are “looking good,” the “volume pressure is real,” said 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink.

The Greensboro, N.C.-based grocer has launched a four-week fundraising campaign in which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Chef Jose Andres-led organization.

Whole Foods Markets' newest store in Sherman Oaks, Calif., features a bounty of fresh produce and Amazon's skip-the-checkout technology.

To explore how shopping patterns have changed and which fruits and vegetables are in greatest demand, The Packer presents its annual Fresh Trends 2022 report.

The Vidalia onion grower is partnering with the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of veterans, first responders.

John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms, shares Vidalia onion merchandising strategies.

The Reedley, Calif.-based grower-shipper reports a robust season for its Minneola tangelos, blood oranges and Cara Cara oranges.

The NAPPM has named Mark Smith, general manager of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, as its Market Manager of the Year.

The VOC and Georgia Department of Agriculture have announced April 12 as the official 2022 pack date for Vidalia onions this season. To learn more, The Packer recently chatted with VOC Chairman Cliff Riner.

For attendees looking for an alternative to golf, the inaugural Viva Fresh Winery Tour in Grapevine, Texas, is slated to take place on April 21 during this year's Viva Fresh Expo.

As Florida peach season approaches, Florida Classic Growers shares tips for maximizing merchandising and display of the stone fruit.

There’s an urgent need to set the record straight on the nutritional value of white tubers. This and other hot topics were part of Potatoes USA's recent annual meeting in Denver, Colo.

In an effort to help “nourish a nation in need,” Walt Dasher, vice president of G&R Farms, is donating $2,500 to World Central Kitchen on behalf of Ukrainian refugees.

From indoor farming to value-added convenience to sustainability and new product innovation, exhibitors at SEPC's recent Southern Exposure event in Orlando, Fla., talked the hottest produce trends and more.

With the Potatoes USA 2022 annual meeting underway March 7-9 at the Brown Palace in Denver, Colo., the organization reports that U.S. potato exports remain strong.

Grocers gathered during the Power of Produce education session during SEPC's Southern Exposure to discuss trends and opportunities.

FMI has released its 2022 Power of Produce report, revealing 25% of shoppers ranked price as the most important factor when making fresh produce purchasing decisions.

The grocer's new 93,402-square-foot store offers a feast of fresh food options, including a produce department with more than 2,000 items, organic offerings and an expanded floral area.

Last year saw record investment in plant-based alternatives to animal-based foods, according to new data released by The Good Food Institute.

To learn more about how the Ukraine-Russia war may impact the produce industry, The Packer recently sat down with Max Teplitski, chief science officer of the International Fresh Produce Association.

The 2022 National Grocers Association Show, held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, was co-located with Independent Grocers Alliance and Indoor Ag Con.

The 2022 National Grocers Association Show, held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, was co-located with Independent Grocers Alliance and Indoor Ag Con.

As consumers increasingly crave freshness and convenience, sales of fresh cut, value-added produce continue to climb.

Tom Stenzel, currently co-CEO and past president of United Fresh, will move into a consulting role, working closely with Burns through June 2022, says the IFPA. 

The Ontario, Calif.-based retailer is the latest to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments via the online grocery platform.

The grocer's new location in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood offers more than 800 local products, including fresh produce.

Kind Snacks calls on Americans to eat fresh, whole foods, such as whole nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruit and grains, instead of packaged foods — including its own products.

The association's board of directors has named Stephen Reid its new president, effective Feb. 28.

The San Francisco-based food technology company has completed the acquisition of foodservice provider Daylight Foods of Union City, Calif.

As a growing number of greenhouses embrace lit facilities, the industry has steadily increased access to fresh produce for consumers and retailers alike.

Ag-tech startup’s Quick-Pay+ is designed to allow producers to receive 96% of their shipment’s value in 24 hours.

The U.S. government suspends all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

Joe Sbrocchi of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers discusses the impact of COVID-fueled supply chain issues and policy decisions on both sides of the U.S./Canada border.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, is calling on elected officials at all levels of government to end ongoing border blockades.

Soli Organic's new 130,000-square-foot farm will supply 5 million pounds of organic herbs and leafy greens.

Organically Grown Co., a wholesaler and marketer of certified organic produce, has named Brenna Davis CEO.

Organic Trade Association applauds progress while urging expediency as government organization announces public listening session and request for comment.