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In the event of a recession, consumers say they would cut back most on steak, pork and dining out, a survey reports.
The Washington onion crop for Seattle-based F.C. Bloxom Co. is on track for a strong year, says William F. Bloxom, an owner of the company.
Most consumers polled by The Packer’s 2023 Fresh Trends report say that knowing the stories and background of the produce growers who supply their grocery stores is important.
Jersey Fresh has been raising awareness of Garden State fruits and vegetables for decades, and the work continues in 2023.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based International Fruit Genetics LLC will soon be acquired by an ag innovation group based in Spain, according to a news release.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce.
The July 12 crop production report showed reductions in 2022-23 estimates for oranges, grapefruit and lemons but an increase for tangerines.
Boosting optimism in the economy, June retail prices showed year-over-year inflation slowed to 3%.
The final elimination of extra Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits nationwide in March cut U.S. food and beverage aid by $23 billion annually, data shows.
Forty-four percent of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 said they were buying more locally grown produce than a year ago.