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Sun World has appointed Jennifer Petersen as its new executive vice president and chief science officer. Petersen will oversee activities pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies.
SunFed is a distributor of Mexican grown produce in operation since 1994. The company currently works with over 20 different ranches located throughout Mexico.
While import value of Mexican tomatoes showed no increase, the value of Mexican produce shipments to the U.S. increased at a rapid clip for multiple commodities in the most recent 12-month period, USDA statistics show.
Supply chain disruptions this year are bringing challenges never seen in at least a generation, said Larry Davidson, CEO of North American Produce Buyers Ltd., Toronto, Ontario.
Being a family-run business has helped keep Toronto-based J.E. Russell Produce Ltd. focused on service.
The Giumarra Companies announced the centennial anniversary of its wholesale produce business. The company’s operation was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1922 by Giuseppe “Joe” Giumarra and his brothers.
Chile doubles volume to the U.S. and implements enhanced marketing campaign.
As DiMare begins its 94th year, Paul DiMare, CEO and President, announces that Tony and Scott DiMare will assume expanded leadership roles in the family business.
Natural Delights are taking the opportunity this February 4 to celebrate the content creators who have helped build a demand for Medjool dates and the shoppers who keep coming back for more.
Globalmex International Inc’s primary crops are greenhouse tomatoes and bell peppers. The company markets under the name Magic Sun.
Logistics challenges were a major problem in 2021, according to numerous news reports throughout the year. The greatest challenge, Mexican shippers say, for them has been transportation.
J. Marchini Farms is a year-round supplier of chicories (radicchio, treviso, and castelfranco) as well as Italian specialties and a fresh fig program. However, they will soon be known for a new chicory, Radicchio Rosa.
California’s citrus groves look remarkably different than they did last year. A record crop weighed down mandarin trees and navel oranges stayed on trees late into the summer months due to shipping issues.
California farmers and ranchers may have some modest relief in water allocations this year due to December rains.
Toronto-based F.G. Lister & Co. brings a longstanding vendor and customer relationships to its formula for success, said Michael Fallico, vice president.
For Divine Flavor, nothing says fresh more than a bell pepper, tomato or cucumber from Sinaloa. The winter and early spring months is when the company’s vegetable program thrives.
The volume of produce out of Mexico has continued to grow. More commodities are being grown in Mexico every year, because more California companies are getting into Mexico.
Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet sweet potatoes are now certified by the American Heart Association just in time to celebrate American Heart Month and National Sweet Potato Month..
To help businesses understand and utilize their research findings, FoodMix is hosting a webinar on branded produce and the current state of it.
Capay Organic and Creekside Organics, Inc. announce the merger of their strengths into one organization under the leadership of Creekside Organics CEO, Brenda Haught.
The Hass Avocado Board is expanding its partnership with the nonprofit Walk with a Doc for a second year to step up education about the importance of investing in heart health through nutrition, movement, and community.
Cincinnati, Ohio-based strategic marketing firm GoldenSun Insights has appointed Naba Bakar as vice president of marketing.
U.S. apple growers have suffered big drops in export sales to Southeast Asia, and retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on U.S. apples in 2018 are the reason why.
The National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association and Organic Trade Association will form an alliance that will help both organizations strengthen their impact on national public policy.
More than $70 million will be distributed this year to winning applications from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
The government of Canada is taking public comments on a proposed regulation to ban some single-use plastic items.
While New York alone can’t solve supply chain disruptions caused by global shipping delays, the state can adopt policies and make investments that help grow the local farm and food system, one expert said.
The USDA’s latest Food Price report reveals that food prices in December 2021 were up 6.3% higher than in December 2020.
The Crespo Organic Ataulfo program offers an option, that aims to educate and drive the repeat consumption and allure of Mexico’s unique and incredibly sweet cultivar.
The Well•Pict tradeshow crew is heading to Hollywood, Fla., for the Global Organic Produce Expo, going on Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.