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Produce Crops
Hurricane Nicole spares Florida citrus
Florida citrus growers got off easy following Hurricane Nicole, which hit the Sunshine State on Nov. 10, compared to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in late September.
November 22, 2022 08:20 AM
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Man in neon yellow vest, blue shirt and hair net carrying a box of citrus fruit, with a conveyor belt and two women in similar clothing sorting citrus fruit in the background.
Transportation
Lineage to open Port of Savannah facility
The company will aim to serve a market that is within a one-day truck ride from Savannah, reaching about 25% of the U.S. population.
November 21, 2022 02:47 PM
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Sustainability
Florida citrus growers make advances with sustainable practices
Sustainability has benefits in production and in marketing, growers say.
November 21, 2022 08:54 AM
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Industry
California winter produce business updates
Ocean Mist Farms is making a major effort to increase its value-added line, and Progressive Produce LLC has had a busy year.
November 17, 2022 08:42 AM
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Tom Burfield
Grape tomatoes, like these in Central Florida, are among several varieties grown in the Sunshine State. Production will be lighter than usual in some parts of Florida this year because of damage caused by Hurricane Ian, but volume should pick up by the end of the year, says Michael Schadler, executive vice president of the Maitland-based Florida Tomato Exchange.
Produce Crops
U.S. Trade Representative rejects Section 301 petition to protect Florida growers
Florida tomato growers were not pleased by the decision of U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reject a petition trade law calling for Tai’s office to protect Florida growers from unfair trade practices.
November 15, 2022 08:36 AM
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Retail
Peppers add a slash of color
Retailers say bell peppers and sweet mini peppers can really brighten up a produce department.
November 15, 2022 01:42 AM
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Produce Crops
Peruvian avocado shipments underway
Avocados from Peru already were arriving in the U.S. in May, and shipments should continue until around Labor Day, importers said.
November 15, 2022 01:42 AM
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The Produce Marketing Association awarded Mucci Farms with Fresh Summit's Most Sustainable Packaging Award at Fresh Summit for its Simple Snack line packaging.
Retail
Mucci recieves Fresh Summit sustainable packaging award
Kingsville, Ontario-based Mucci Farms received Most Sustainable Packaging honors for its Simple Snack lineup at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 17-19.
November 15, 2022 01:40 AM
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Retail
Avocado from Mexico stress education at Fresh Summit
Avocados from Mexico continues to educate consumers about the popular green fruit.
November 15, 2022 01:40 AM
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Mark Bassetti (left), senior vice president of sales and marketing, and Sam Duda, senior vice president of national operations, told booth visitors how Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has expanded its cooling and fresh-cut facility in Oxnard, Calif.
Retail
Duda Farm Fresh Foods discuss new projects at PMA
Ovieo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has expanded its Oxnard, Calif., facility.
November 15, 2022 01:40 AM
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