Industry
The meeting will examine the “fruit and vegetable industry issues and provide recommendations and ideas on how USDA can tailor programs and services to better meet the needs of the U.S. produce industry.”
The window to receive a reduced rate closes March 3, though online registration will remain open after that time.
The association’s “More for Your Money” campaign sought to deliver clear, down-to-earth messages to help consumers eat fruits and vegetables despite price fluctuations.
The National Potato Council has released a “Spud Nation” report, which finds the potato supply chain drove $100.9 billion in U.S. economic activity and supported more than 714,000 jobs in 2021.
Several people were honored and their personalities celebrated as industry leaders prepared to advocate for potato-focused policies with legislators during the National Potato Council Washington Summit.
Proprietary Variety Management, Yakima, Wash., has reached an agreement with Fresh Forward to become the exclusive U.S. propagation and commercialization manager for the apple branded as Magic Star.
The brand is on the scene at SXSW, where it’s bringing its digital House of Goodness to life with a pop-up, where consumers can enjoy Avocados From Mexico through multisensory, interactive experiences.
Snacking, seasonality and new varieties were among the top trends at the recent 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.
D’Arrigo is vice president of communications and marketing at D’Arrigo New York, which has been a partner to the nonprofit organization that distributes produce as a way to introduce healthy lifestyles to families.
Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Bros. has released a new website to better communicate the company’s offerings, availability, and core values to its trading partners.
The 2023 CPMA Convention and Trade Show stacked up to be the association’s biggest show to date and sets the tone for next year’s event in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 23-25, 2024.
FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by private equity firm Wind Point Partners, has acquired Testa Produce, a produce and specialty food company headquartered in Chicago.
The transaction increases BelleHarvest’s overall growing and storage capacity by 20%, according to the company.
The Amado, Ariz.-based fair trade certified grower and shipper of organic vegetables says it is becoming a more fully integrated farm by building in-house capabilities to produce organic seeds.
The volunteer position, which serves through Oct. 31, 2024, provides an opportunity to represent the community and have a voice in the future of the California avocado industry, according to the commission.
Kingsville, Ontario-based Red Sun Farms has now earned the distinction for 11 years in a row.
Kingsville, Ontario-based Mastronardi Produce has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 14th year in a row.
The indoor vertical farmer is the latest controlled environment agriculture company to suffer a setback, but the company’s Marc Oshima is confident that AeroFarms will emerge stronger.
While the company saw 19% growth in avocado volume sold in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, its total revenue for that period decreased 20% to $221.1 million compared to last year.
The Greenhouse Competitions, presented in part by farm sponsors Sunset/Mastronardi Produce Ltd. and Nature Fresh Farms, kicked off June 7 with 183 entries delivered to Kingsville Community Centre in Ontario.
Just in time for California Avocado Month, the “Today” show featured a story from Al Roker about his visit to one of the state’s oldest avocado groves, Rancho Vazquez in Azusa, Calif.
Overall year-over-year consumer inflation fell from 4.9% in April to 4% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kankun is the first commercial Sun World mango variety available for license, the company says.
The countdown is on for Organic Produce Summit 2023, which organizers say is on track to be the largest in the event’s history and is slated to include several new additions to the two-day gathering.
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has endorsed legislation that it says addresses several key priorities in the 2023 farm bill.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower-packer-shipper of tree fruit collaborated with Eastmont High School on the transition to work program that provides education and training to young people with disabilities.
Avocado fans will have something extra to celebrate this National Avocado Day, July 31, as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Avocados from Peru have partnered to offer Chipotle Rewards members free guacamole.
5W Public Relations will work with growers, brands and industry associations across the farming and growing space, including producers of products delivered fresh to consumers as well as prepackaged and dry goods.
The New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo is officially Aug. 21-22, but everything happens within 24 hours.
The USDA has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Federation of American Scientists to establish a new Food Supply Chain Impact Fellowship.