Industry
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.5% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.9% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
The White House said the USDA is making up to $500 million available to help rural health care facilities, tribes and communities expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, health care services and nutrition assistance.
While scrolling produce industry posts on social media this week, we found weirdly-shaped squash, different brains, bubble gum, carrot bacon — and news about at least one thing that’s getting more affordable. Oh my!
Hazel Technologies, announced partnership with Miami, FL-based online tropical and exotic fruit store, Tropical Fruit Box.
Buyers from across the US attended Global Organic Produce Expo Aug 5-6 at the TPC Sawgrass Golf Course in Ponte Verde, Flor. Take a look at what some of them are saying about this unique industry event.
For produce packaging suppliers and shippers, inflation is a fact of life in 2021.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) has teamed up with Kroger Health to bring together two nutrient-rich foods – berries and eggs – for better health and happiness this fall.
Bland Farms LLC., Battleboro Produce, Boyette Brothers Produce LLC., and Sandyland Produce have announced a new partnership and sales company, Sand Candy Produce LLC.
PNC Riverarch Capital (“PNC Riverarch”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Fresh Direct Produce from HKW.
Kingsville, Ontario-based Mastronardi Produce Ltd. and Morehead, Ky.-based AppHarvest plan to form FarmCo, a joint venture to develop a portfolio of controlled environment agriculture facilities.
The Packer’s editor-in-chief Tom Karst, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss some of the big topics of the week, from the new infrastructure bill to buy local campaigns to retail strategy.
Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises has acquired Irvington, N.Y.-based BrightFarms, the indoor farming company and provider of locally grown packaged salads in several states.
Millions of Canadians had the opportunity to watch celebrity chef Roger Mooking demonstrate the versatility and goodness of California grapes.
The USDA announced that $700 million will be available through the new Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) grant program to help farmworkers and meatpacking workers with pandemic-related health and safety costs.
Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating National Food Safety Education Month by encouraging growers and agricultural associations to share their commitment to food safety.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Brian Klein is not responsibly connected to Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. (KFF), operating out of Newport Beach, Calif.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that pecan producers voted to continue their marketing order program.
Produce for Kids and Stop & Shop are giving families the tools they need to navigate the back-to-school rush through digital resources, an E-commerce site and resources in the produce department.
Wendy McManus, leadership coach of Connect 2 Potential, is continuing her relationship with the Center for Growing Talent by PMA by presenting two sessions at the upcoming Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference.
Mona, Utah-based Longvine Growing Co. signed a strategic partnership with Beverly Hills, Calif.-based agritech firm Bluehouse Greenhouse Inc.
Eco Farms and Oppy are working on some fresh new ideas, particularly small compostable packs that have become more popular as sustainability continues to be an important value for the company.
These are the produce posts that caught our attention on social media this week.
Titan Farms and Harris Teeter come together in their seventh year to donate peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Raleigh and Charlotte (NC).
In response to passage of AB 616 by the California State Legislature Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia issued the following statement:
G&R Farms partnered with thirteen regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise nearly $90,000 in scholarship and grant funds for FFA students.
Following the recent refresh of one of its premium apple brands - JAZZ - T&G Global has launched the brand’s first global marketing campaign.
Organics Unlimited, San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit, will celebrate its 16th annual GROW Month starting on September 1, 2021.
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO - Frank Muir is retiring from the Idaho Potato Commission with no regrets.
The melon and watermelon production and export industry of Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama is facing one of the greatest risks and threats to the sustainability of the business, its leaders say.
PBH is convening an intimate virtual influencer event to satisfy the strong desire for meaningful, memorable connectivity among industry and those that inspire consumers’ fruit and vegetable consumption behaviors.