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Embracing their trendy status, Brussels sprouts are riding a strong wave of demand.
Banana volumes have been light in recent months thanks to inclement weather and other adverse conditions in numerous producing countries.
The Washington, D.C.-based Organic Center’s 15th Annual Benefit Dinner, March 8 in Anaheim, Calif., raised $450,000 for the organization.
Sweet corn promotions generally start picking up the second week in April, with major peaks on the big four summer holidays — Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.
Your Way*Fresh now has the capacity to bring fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products to every part of the U.S. and Canada.
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Buyers saw bell peppers, grapes, herbs and dates during the four stops on the 2018 West Coast Produce Expo field tour.
Truck rates have fallen from the historic marks reached earlier this summer but remain well above 2017 levels.
The Blend — mixing chopped mushrooms and ground meat — has established a foothold in foodservice outlets. Now, marketers say, it is helping make their jobs easier in retail produce departments.
Catch up on the latest updates from companies and associations involved in the fresh mushroom sector.
A late start for Peruvian avocados this summer means shippers should be able to stretch supplies into October, said Xavier Equihua, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Peruvian Avocado Commission.
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While demand for some organic commodities seems to be leveling off, that doesn’t seem to be the case for organic avocados from Mexico.
Morgan Hill, Calif.-based Sakata Seed America has completed phase one completion of the Sakata Seed America Woodland Innovation Center.
With an optimal in-season supply of California and Arizona citrus, Sunkist Growers will bring a wide variety of fresh citrus to showcase at the April 2-4 2019 Canada Produce Marketing Association in Montreal.
After a nice early growing season without major setbacks, Eastern U.S. sweet corn growers are optimistic about the coming crop as demand ticks up for the coming warm months and summer holidays.
Catalytic Generators debuts a redesigned Easy-Ripe ethylene generator used in the fruit ripening process at CPMA’s convention April 2-4 in Montréal, Quebec.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association expressed its approval for the federal government’s investments that benefit the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.
In the quest for sustainability and social responsibility, banana companies are looking for ways to create efficiencies, conserve resources and improve conditions for workers.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — How did the inaugural New England Organic Produce Conference go? The Packer’s Northeast editor Amy Sowder asks the organizers.
Tropical fruit sales for Melissa’s World Variety Produce are growing strong for a number of items, said Robert Schueller, marketing manager, Los Angeles.
Sweet potato grower-shippers continue to see strong demand for their product but even greater volume to meet that demand.
Sweet potatoes continue to find an eager audience in foreign markets.
Lisa Helfman has a big vision for Brighter Bites, the fresh produce-oriented nonprofit she founded in Houston five years ago.
As the western business director for the Giumarra Cos., Kellee Harris specializes in building and maintaining customer relationships.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms featured a couple of new items in the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit innovation showcase.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is expanding its fleet with a big order of 5,000 refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s XtendFRESH atmosphere control technology.
DeltaTrak is introducing two mini loggers that use the same cloud-based dashboard during the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Oct. 19-20 in Orlando, Fla.
Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce says the first of the year is the perfect time to give consumers greater opportunity to change their diets.
There is still time to send us your nomination for the prestigious Canadian Produce Person of the Year for 2019.
The Power of Produce research study will again be revealed at an event organized by the Millen, Ga.-based Southeast Produce Council.