Industry
Business owners in the produce industry face a convergence of factors that make this a unique time to exit their business.
Green gold has become big business. This year, demand from European millennials and rich Chinese has pushed the price of avocados so high, even Chilean gangs are getting in on the act.
Once the management practices and strategic plan is solid, and you have positioned the business to move forward with a liquidity event, what are the next steps?
The revised trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico won’t bring any new trade protection tools for U.S. growers of seasonal specialty crops.
Cathy Burns encouraged suppliers, importers and buyers at the 50th Nogales Produce Convention to take a close look at the Produce Industry Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices and consider endorsing it.
NOGALES, Ariz. — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ 50th Annual Produce Convention honored Rosie Cornelius with the Pillar of the FPAA Award Nov. 2 at the group’s Gala celebration.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is lauding the state of Arizona’s investment in a cold inspection facility at the Mariposa Port of Entry at Nogales, Ariz.
The U.S. Department has imposed sanctions on four produce companies under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Updating dietary advice for the first time since 2007, Health Canada has embraced the half-a-plate image for fruits and vegetables as a core element of the Canada Food Guide.
U. S, District Court Judge Timothy Kelly has turned away a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) against the U. S. Department of Labor.
(UPDATED, March 19) The U.S. Department of Agriculture will increase fees for audit and fresh produce inspections services on Oct. 1.
Casting nearly 450 votes, readers of The Packer showed widely divergent views about President Trump’s vision for a border wall.
Florida Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan met with Florida fruit and vegetable growers to reaffirm his efforts to protect them against what he described as unfair trade practices by Mexico.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported that Moceri Food & Beverage Inc. has satisfied a Perishables Agricultural Commodity Act reparation order.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee will meet May 9.
The Packer’s Fifth Annual West Coast Produce Expo offers exclusive farm field tours to retail and foodservice buyers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned C&D Produce Outlet South Inc., Palm Springs, Fla., for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.
The USDA imposed sanctions on C & D Produce Outlet South Inc. (C & D Produce South), operating out of Palm Springs, FL. Wegmans Organic Farm, Get Fresh Produce Inc, Costco Wholesale have been Endorsed and more.
The team at Divine Flavor is constantly raising the bar—not only when it comes to sustainability and well-being, but also through innovation to offer unique products.
The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo has named Brighter Bites as the event’s golf tournament beneficiary.
Bellflower Produce LLC, Pharr TX has moved from Mission. Several companies on Produce Market Guide have updated their profiles.
The use of plastics across the produce supply chain is the focus of a new industry working group formed by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
Proffer Wholesale Produce Inc, Park Hills MO has been Endorsed, New Companies to the Market and Company Changes
Several tropical fruits are closer to access to the U.S. market.
B & B Organics Inc, Mishawaka IN has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Companies are being Endorsed and Rated on Produce Market Guide.
Hosted by several industry associations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Greg Ibach toured fresh produce operations near Fresno, Calif., on June 6.