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(UPDATED, Aug. 26 )Predicting nearly the same apple production as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Apple Association estimates the 2020 crop at 253.31 million 42-pound cartons.
Bix Produce has swung into action not only to keep its customers well stocked, but to do whatever is necessary to help them adapt to new ways of doing business, said Alejandro Montoya, CEO and CFO.
Bolthouse Farms has found strong demand for its produce beverages that promote health since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The next five years could be a challenge for apple growers, but the industry should emerge stronger and in a better competitive position after that.
The next 30 years will be a critical test of the global food system, and having agriculture technology solutions is essential to meet the challenge, says Jack Bobo, CEO of food consulting firm Futurity, Potomac, Md.
Produce business seems to be doing well in the Twin Cities area as fall approaches, at least in part due to consumer reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.
Frey Farms offers both functional and better-for-you beverage options, with ambitions to grow distribution throughout the country.
As fall apple season gears up in the orchards and packing houses, growers, shippers and marketers are concerned about the domino effects of the coronavirus on employees and productivity.
Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it’s also the land of 10,000 restaurants, according to St. Paul-based Hospitality Minnesota.
Onion grower-shippers say choice is a major part of their program, including a range of sizes and varieties and, to some extent, organics.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited Sept. 11 with Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas.
As in most regions of the U.S., supermarket business in Michigan has been strong since the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year, and foodservice sales dropped dramatically before showing some signs of a rebound.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited Sept. 15 with Brittany Lee, executive director of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association.
The Chop Shop Produce LLC, San Antonio, has satisfied a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparation order.
Online ordering has become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some in the Detroit-area produce industry say there could be a downside for the fresh fruit and vegetable categories.
Produce suppliers throughout the U.S. Heartland continue to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with most enjoying a sales boost on the retail side while foodservice business is taking a hit.
Formerly known as the Hartford Regional Market, the Connecticut Regional Market has needed renovations and repairs for years — like several Northeastern wholesale food distribution markets built more than 50 years ago.
There’s good news for fans of organic avocados — and those who market them. Supplies out of Mexico should be plentiful this season, and prices should be reasonable.
Riverfront Packing is now a compilation of three multi-generational citrus families, said Dan Richey, president of Riverfront Packing, Vero Beach, Fla.
The company is designing a 25,000-square-foot cold storage facility on premises at the Fort Pierce headquarters to store valencia oranges.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards has added new tools to its American Dream cherry program, said Danelle Huber, marketing specialist.
Labor is a top concern when it comes to the effects of the new coronavirus on Georgia’s produce industry — besides worker safety and customer demand.
Even as they stay home to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are still getting out, if only via their computers and smart phones, and onion marketers are looking at social media initiatives.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has awarded 310 students more than $1 million through its scholarship program.
COVID-19 has had a profound effect on the economy of Florida, nearly stopping tourism and related industry in its tracks since mid-March.
The COVID-19 pandemic had the 400-500 members of the Greeley, Colo.-based National Onion Association wondering whether they would have their summer meeting, as scheduled, July 15-18 in Nashville, Tenn.
Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1 ½ tons of marijuana in a fresh broccoli shipment as it crossed into the U.S. in Texas.
Four in 10 consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2020 consumer research study said they purchased bell peppers in the past 12 months.
There should be no gap between old crop and new crop sweet potato shipments in Arkansas, one leading marketer reports.
Among fruit and tree nuts, pecan acreage rates are at the top of the heap in Arkansas.