Industry
The strawberry grower-shipper is increasing its presence in Central Mexico the same year that it kicks off its first strawberry season at its Baja, Calif. farm.
The industry veteran has joined Awe Sum Organics after eight years as Bouduelle Fresh Americas’ vice president of agricultural operations and sourcing.
The miniature apple for on-the-go-snacking will be featured on Sky’s social media channels, including Instagram and TikTok, throughout 2023.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Valvilla Produce LLC (Valvilla) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
The Canadian greenhouse grower has acquired DeTemporada Farms, a 25-acre greenhouse bell pepper farm in Merlin, Ontario.
More than 1,800 attendees and 175 exhibitors convened at the Colorado event.
Hampton Roads Produce Distributors Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., has been awarded a maximum $15.1 million contract to provide cross-docking and transportation for the East Coast Export Mission.
The business’ founding family members will hold roles at the new Frieda’s LLC and advise the new executive team led by incoming CEO Dan Madsen.
Kopke is a vertically integrated fruit importer, exporter and distributor. Vision is in the lime, lemon and mango import-export business with additional staff in Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida.
The Texas International Produce Association is opening registration on Jan. 25 for the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo, set for March 30–April 1 in Grapevine, Texas.
Canadian greenhouse grower Lakeside Produce Inc., Leamington, Ontario, has filed for bankruptcy, according to documents of public record.
Side Delights seeks to offer cost-saving and nutritious shopping solutions for potatoes, as consumers increasingly embrace small kitchen appliances.
A renowned blueberry researcher and an organization focused on preserving the history of the blueberry industry were recently honored with awards from the North American Blueberry Council.
Dole Food Company has been a long-time collaborator with The Walt Disney Co., which kicks off its 100th anniversary celebration on Jan. 27, 2023.
Lowell, Ark.-based Kimball & Thompson Produce Co. has been awarded a five-year, $165 million contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to military installations and schools.
As shoppers dial in on resolutions for the new year, the Fowler, Calif.-based company is encouraging consumers to look to heirloom navels as a healthy addition to their diet.
The global lab testing company is partnering with the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California to expand technical services and build lab testing facilities to serve the produce industry.
Berry People LLC, Hollister, Calif., has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell its business to the Vancouver, British Columbia-based ag tech company for $28 million.
Canada’s largest event entirely dedicated to the fresh fruits and vegetable industry will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre April 25-27.
Dole plc has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Inc. for approximately $293 million in cash.
Even with a sagging economy, “Everybody still needs to eat,” says Angelo Alberga, buyer and salesman for Canadian Fruit & Produce Co. Ltd. at the terminal market.
Aiming to provide an out-of-this-world experience, the Southeast Produce Council is preparing for this year’s Southern Exposure. Its flagship trade show and conference is set for March 2-4.
The Texas International Produce Association is prepping for the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo in late March, but that is far from all the group is working on.
A new proposal in the Washington state legislature would toss out federal food packaging rules and make it more difficult to market the state’s potatoes, one grower group says.
Springworks Farm, a certified organic aquaponic greenhouse company based in Lisbon, Maine, has received a $22 million round of fresh funding that will fuel the company’s regional expansion.
International Fresh Produce Association brought together executives from around the world to network and gain insights at its Executive Leadership Summit Feb. 7, held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, Feb. 8-10.
The company has rebuilt its website and increased its social media presence on Instagram, LinkedIn and other platforms to increase customer engagement, promote its products and showcase some of its initiatives.
The Hot Springs, Ark.-based company, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, has grown to feature over 2,400 SKUs of products sold through distributors in more than 60 countries.
An actress and bestselling author, an agtech industry executive, and an aviation veteran will be featured as keynote speakers at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming trade show and conference.
Industry groups are expressing support for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance’s priorities for the 2023 farm bill.