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Projects include researching the giant hornet, pest detection in stone fruit, and disease-free citrus planting materials.
Brighter Bites joins a variety of organizations and companies to elevate USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate’s mission to encourage healthier eating habits and choices.
Consumers appreciate the economy of bulk produce, but packaged produce also has strong consumer appeal, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey.
What’s trending in the world of pre-packaged gourmet salads? At the recent GOPEX 2024, FiveStar Gourmet Foods’ Tal Shoshan dished on the salad trends stealing the show.
The Pennsylvania-based mushroom grower updated its website to include nutrition, varieties grown and also sections for retailers, distributors and foodservice customers.
The post-harvest technologies provider shared new messaging, a brand refresh and the latest since its September 2023 acquisition of South Africa-based packaging solutions provider Tessara at Fruit Logistica.
This new funding from Cargill Financial Services International is part of the indoor agriculture company’s amended credit facility to continue expansion plans.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey asked consumers if they purchased packed produce in the past year. Here’s what the data shows in various shopper demographics.
U.S. net farm income is forecast by the USDA at $116.1 billion in calendar year 2024, a decrease of $39.8 billion (25.5%) compared with 2023.
The regional supermarket chain with 111 stores located along the East Coast has been named to the list for 27 consecutive years.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Ron Lemaire and Canadian parliamentarians met with U.S. Congress members and other officials in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of impact on Canada and U.S. agriculture.
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.