Growers expect high demand for Florida citrus
Nov 20, 2017 by David Mitchell
Hurricane Irma put the squeeze on Florida’s citrus crop.
Packaged Salads business updates
Nov 15, 2017 by David Mitchell
Read business updates from companies featured in The Packer's Packaged Salads feature.
Organic salad category finally slowing down?
Nov 15, 2017 by David Mitchell
Although the market for organic produce remains hot overall, demand for packaged organic salads may be cooling off a bit.
Innovation critical in crowded salad category
Nov 10, 2017 by David Mitchell
With the packaged salad business booming, how does a marketer make its package — and what’s inside it — stand out in a crowded field?
Importers see demand grow for organic tropicals
Nov 02, 2017 by David Mitchell
Organics accounted for more than 5% of total food sales in the U.S. last year. That rising demand includes tropical items, importers said, despite the challenges of growing an organic product in a hot, wet environment.
N.C. commission emphasizes year-round ‘sweetness’
Nov 01, 2017 by David Mitchell
Sweet potatoes have a strong association with the holidays, but the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission is urging consumers to “Be Sweet More Often.”
Export demand still growing for U.S. sweet potatoes
Oct 31, 2017 by David Mitchell
The demands of export buyers are leading U.S. shippers to take additional steps to differentiate themselves from the competition.
North Carolina Sweet Potatoes business updates
Oct 31, 2017 by David Mitchell
Business updates from companies featured in The Packer's North Carolina Sweet Potatoes shipping profile.
Looking to a sweet trend in foodservice
Oct 30, 2017 by David Mitchell
Sweet potato fries — often prepared from frozen products — are finding a place on more restaurant menus, but what about fresh sweet potatoes?
North Carolina sweet potato acreage takes big dip
Oct 30, 2017 by David Mitchell
North Carolina’s sweet potato acreage declined 15,000 acres this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The drop is significant considering that the state produces more than half of the nation’s crop.
North Carolina growers expect high quality sweet potatoes
Oct 26, 2017 by David Mitchell
Despite a significant decline in acreage, North Carolina sweet potato growers are optimistic about the size and quality of their crop.
Cleveland market loses two tenants, adds one
Jul 26, 2017 by David Mitchell
It۪s been a tumultuous year for the Cleveland Produce Terminal.
Boston Know Your Market business updates
Jun 23, 2017 by David Mitchell
Business updates on companies featured in The Packer's Boston Know Your Market section
Berries Marketing business updates
May 08, 2017 by David Mitchell
Business updates on companies featured in The Packer's Berries Marketing section.