Industry
As part of National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, Total Quality Logistics has more than 60 volunteer activities planned for hundreds of volunteers across the country.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Produce for Better Health Foundation has the destination: Double fruit and vegetable consumption. The plan to get there should emerge in the next year.
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation has helped establish corrugated packaging design labs at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., and Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo.
The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2018 Produce Marketer of the Year.
Montreal-based fresh produce distributor Courchesne Larose is planning 100 days of activities to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Seeking to help U.S. exporters of fruit, nuts and other commodities hurt by retaliatory tariffs find new export markets, a new program is months away from distributing millions for the effort.
The St. Paul, Minn.-based packaging organization Ameripen is calling for a broad effort to build a comprehensive U.S. strategy to reach the goals of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging.
Farmers Best of NYC Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., has been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for failure to pay for produce.
Two Los Angeles produce distributors that were founded more than 100 years ago, Umina Brothers and Choumas Produce, have joined forces.
Fruit Logistica will host the first “Global Women’s Network” event on Feb. 8.
The deadline for applying for $72.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds is May 24.
The United Fresh Produce Association is calling for volunteers for its market segment boards and expert councils.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited Paradise Produce LLC, Las Vegas, for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.
Publix Super Markets Inc, Lakeland FL; Woods Produce Company Inc, Meadows Of Dan VA; J & R Produce Inc, Houston TX have been Endorsed. Plus new companies to the Market.
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and the Produce Marketing Association have formed an alliance in which the seed company will help sponsor a number of PMA events.
Nathel & Nathel Inc, Bronx NY has been Endorsed. Listing moves for Greg Molis Produce Inc, Guy J Varley Inc, Melon 1 and Original Produce Distributing Inc. Plus New Companies to the Market.
The USDA sanctions firms in AZ, CA, MD, NY & TX for failing to pay seller for produce. F & S Produce Co Inc, H Mart Houston Inc, M & M Farm Inc, and Wholesale Produce Supply LLC, have been Endorsed.
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Adding the human touch to digital technology was one of the themes of a panel discussion at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo on May 10.
The Paxiom Group, whose companies specialize in packaging automation, has purchased its second facility in Las Vegas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has restricted four companies from operating in the produce industry after not paying for shipments, violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Groupe Ethier Inc, Quebec closing their doors. Frecon Fruit Farms Inc, Indian Hills Produce Inc, and Sun Pacific Shippers Inc have been Endorsed and New Companies to the Market.
The Fresh Market Inc, Omega Produce Co Inc and Primo Produce Inc have been Endorsed. Hand Shake Farms Inc and Riverfield Export Import Inc are new companies to the Market.
New York farmers have access to new organic grape tomato varieties to fill the demand for local high-value produce.
EarthFresh Farms, Burlington ON, First Star Logistics LLC, Cincinnati OH, Pacific Coast Fruit Co (Inc), Portland OR, and United Salad, Portland OR have been Endorsed. Coosemans New York, Bronx NY updated their profile.
The United Fresh Produce Association is coming to Chicago one more time, and expectations are high for the Windy City and the show.
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A federal judge yesterday blocked key parts of Arizona’s controversial new immigration law.
