Packer Insight — Pandemic assistance, NYC food hub, Produce Artist Award Series

Packer Insight 3-26-21

Catch up quick on the news of the week with this latest episode of Packer Insight. Watch for the recap, and then get more details on each of the following topics at the links below.

USDA targets specialty crops with a new pandemic assistance program — New programs and efforts are on the way to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced.

Construction begins on $39 million New York Regional Food Hub — The $39 million project cold-storage facility project on a 135,000-square-foot lot will support local farmers and underserved New Yorkers, according to a news release.

Register for the Produce Artist Award Award Series Winter 2021 Results Webinar — Join us as we showcase great merchandising from around the country and get expert commentary on the elements that make these displays winners.

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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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