Packer Insight — Coronavirus and the produce industry

Packer Insight - Coronavirus and the produce industry

Want to catch up on how coronavirus is affecting the produce industry beyond your commodities or your segment of the business? We'll get you up to speed in 15 minutes.

Hear updates on foodservice and policy from The Packer's editor Tom Karst, a recap of the industry's charitable response to the crisis from news editor Chris Koger, information on food bank needs plus a view from the epicenter of U.S. outbreak from Northeast editor Amy Sowder, and retail perspective from retail editor Ashley Nickle.

For more on what's happening around the industry, check out our video section, which has interviews with more than 20 industry members focused on the effects of COVID-19 on their business.

Get the latest news around the coronavirus situation at our landing page for all COVID-19 coverage.

 

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Produce Crops
Health benefits at the heart of table grape campaign
Health benefits at the heart of table grape campaign

The California Table Grape Commission will focus on the health benefits as it launches its 2024-25 global marketing campaign, which will target the U.S. and 21 export markets.

Tom Burfield
Produce Crops
Value of U.S. mango imports rises 32% since 2019
Value of U.S. mango imports rises 32% since 2019

USDA trade statistics show that Mexico was the largest supplier of mangoes in 2023, accounting for 63% of the value of U.S. mango imports in 2023.

Tom Karst
Retail
H-E-B finalizes 500-acre deal for distribution campus
H-E-B finalizes 500-acre deal for distribution campus

The Houston-area development will be developed in multiple phases, with construction set to begin in late 2024.

Aaron Gonzalez
Retail
Circana thought leaders to present new research at upcoming events
Circana thought leaders to present new research at upcoming events

Circana representatives will be speaking on driving fresh produce consumption at The Retail Conference, as well as webinars planned for May.

Aaron Gonzalez
Social Responsibility
Continental Fresh spotlights Water For All program
Continental Fresh spotlights Water For All program

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America is celebrating its Water For All program.

Tom Karst
Produce Crops
The impact of postharvest research on produce quality and flavor
The impact of postharvest research on produce quality and flavor

Elizabeth Mitcham, director emeritus of the Postharvest Technology Center, talks about innovations in postharvest technology, challenges to delivering fresh fruits and vegetables and the future of postharvest research.

Christina Herrick
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