Industry
ATLANTA — Tim Youmans traveled more than 2,400-miles cross-country for the fresh produce industry’s biggest annual trade show and found it well worthwhile.
Instead of pining for the “good old days” before the COVID-19 pandemic, Cathy Burns invited the industry to a “new extraordinary” in her State of the Industry address at the PMA’s Fresh Summit.
PMA’s 2019 Fresh Summit was a record-breaker. The event hit all the right notes, drawing a record attendance of nearly 24,000 attendees Oct. 17-19, according to PMA, and featuring just more than 1,200 exhibitors.
Pulling in about 21,000 attendees from 60 countries, the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in Orlando was another success. It won praise for its programming, buyer presence and expo traffic.
Industry leader of value-added beets, Love Beets USA, has today launched their new venture, Offshoot Brands.
Side Delights announces solutions for shoppers in response to post-pandemic spending and shopping trends.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of more than $243 million in grants to support specialty crops.
Officers from the new association formed by PMA and United Fresh name-new industry leadership.
As a complementary philanthropic partner of the new International Fresh Produce Association, the Foundation for Fresh Produce will be launched with a vision to grow a healthier world.
The Southeast Produce Council has just announced a heroic lineup of speakers for upcoming Southern Exposure: The Marvel of Produce set to take place March 3-5, 2022.
The U.S. and European Union reached an agreement in late October to allow the resumption of duty-free European steel and aluminum into the U.S.
International Fresh Produce Association Co-CEOs Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel were joined by industry leaders to share updates about the new produce and floral association.
Top leaders of the new International Fresh Produce Association convened in a video call with more than 20 members of the media to talk about the goals and mission of the new industry group.
Researchers have conducted significant research into the role of water in foodborne outbreaks, but the potential for dust particles to transfer pathogens onto produce has been largely overlooked.
The ‘USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of over $50 million to 140 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers.
Exporters and port officials met in Peru met to propose a series of actions to increase the efficiency of the competitiveness of the sector.
F&S Produce Co. has changed its name to F&S Fresh Foods in a rebrand that best represents the company’s capabilities and forward focus on fresh foods, not just fresh produce.
Agrology has introduced the first Predictive Agricultural System that is an effective, affordable, and easy-to-use way to predict and address a variety of critical farming challenges.
UP Vertical Farms is a cutting edge new indoor farm leading the way with the upcoming launch of Canada’s first touchless, high density indoor vertical farm for growing customizable baby leafy greens.
Arizona’s Governor Ducey has proclaimed November 2021 as Arizona Leafy Greens month.
The Bee Sweet Citrus marketing team has launched a multi-faceted marketing campaign to celebrate the rebrand of its label and the firm’s diverse citrus line.
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives expressed its support for the inclusion of significant new funding to promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the below statement following President Biden’s announcement of the framework for Build Back Better.
Finding market insights from the Hass Avocado Board’s data and research is the focus of a web seminar scheduled for Nov. 18.
The United States and United Arab Emirates officially launched the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) alongside 31 countries and over 48 non-government partners.
USDA is currently accepting applications for the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program.
Natural Delights new Trade Resources page, which provides easy access to category insights and an expanded library of marketing tools and resources for retailers.
Veg-Fresh Farms is closing out 2021 on a high note; the company was awarded Supplier of the Year by two major national restaurant chains, and recently received a score of 99% after an unannounced, 3-day audit by SQF.
Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce the Buck Brand organic specialty citrus micro-brand.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced it has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the agency’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard.