Industry
Ahead of this year’s gathering, The Packer connected with exhibitors to learn more about why CPMA is a must-attend event.
As the spring season gains momentum in California’s Central Valley, the Fowler, Calif.-based company is highlighting star ruby grapefruit as a key variety in its seasonal citrus lineup.
Interest rates likely will not return to their pre-pandemic lows in the foreseeable future, according to the quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
The company said it took legal action to prevent counterfeit mini mangoes from being sold in stores.
The Canada-based Wolarmann Enterprises specializes in labels for netted products in the produce industry and clipping wires.
The organization that represents Florida tomato growers says the tomato suspension agreements are ineffective and that dumping still continues.
Sun World International LLC says unauthorized individuals falsely claimed association with the company and promoted fraudulent services under the guise of providing technical support for Autumncrisp grapes.
Check out video from some of The Packer’s booth visits with companies showcasing new products, soon-to-be-released products and more.
Mission Produce will showcase The Mission Advantage and its diversified sourcing strategy at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show, set for April 23-24 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The mood is subdued down on the farm, according to a survey of rural bankers.
From a space-themed networking event to Texas citrus royalty, Viva Fresh 2024 was an action-packed event.
Participants in the Finnish study reported their habitual sleep duration and dietary consumption through a validated self-administered questionnaire.
Tropicals, tomatoes and a logo in the Smithsonian Museum are among the highlights from booth visits at Viva Fresh Expo 2024.
To date, the Toronto-based company has diverted 100 million pounds of food from landfills to dinner tables across North America, equivalent to more than 83 million meals and more than $250 million saved on groceries.
Hy-Vee says the acquisition will add 22 stores to its more than 550 retail business units.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated its labeling requirements for the use of sulfur dioxide gas on fresh grapes during storage and transport, according to a USDA report.
Apples and salad are expected to continue driving overall produce packaging demand, according to a new report.
Freska Produce International announced that it has completed the construction of 3 ripening rooms at its Oxnard CA Facility for use with Mangos and Avocados.
Trump stated that Zeldin would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions” to “unleash the power of American businesses.” The administration aims to maintain “the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet” while pursuing deregulation.
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower and marketer of fresh produce has acquired Greenhill Produce, a nearly 150-acre greenhouse facility.
A new campaign aims to connect consumers to the growers behind the nutritious vegetable and Thanksgiving staple.
Texas grapefruit and orange harvest has begun with industry expectations of a fresh crop for 2024-25 of 2.5 million cartons of grapefruit, 1 million cartons of early oranges, and 500,000 cartons of late oranges.
Following the finding of eight adults, the California Department of Food and Agriculture placed a portion of Orange County under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine.
For its fresh fruits division, Dole reported revenue increased 6.6% primarily due to higher worldwide volumes of bananas sold, as well as higher worldwide pricing of bananas and pineapples.
Wonder announced its acquisition of GrubHub to facilitate restaurant, grocery and meal kit orders into one platform.
The Border Trade Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group, has appointed Pete Sepulveda as its next chairman.
Growers report good news from the field as they gear up for the holiday sales period.
In a letter to the president-elect, the organization urges the maintaining of competitive markets, access to trade and export markets and strengthening the farm safety net.
The St. Louis-based firm, formerly the Tom Lange Family of Cos., unveiled a new structure along with its name change in September.
Football coach Herm Edwards highlights The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo’s education program as keynote speaker for the May 12-13 event.