Industry
FiveStar Gourmet Foods and its Simply Fresh brand is pushing innovation in the premium salad space, says Tal Shoshan, chief executive officer of the Ontario, Calif.-based company.
Calling the legislation a big win for fresh produce interests, industry advocates celebrated the signing of the farm bill by President Trump Dec. 20.
Starting Jan. 1, the Wonderful Company, Los Angeles, Calif., said it will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour for full-time California employees.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Dec. 21 outlined what functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture remain available during the government shutdown.
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties has partnered with national nonprofit Brighter Bites to provide two varieties of produce each week to the organization’s Southwest Florida program.
Bakersfield, Cali.-based Arable Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of three irrigation companies.
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher said the New Jersey Agricultural Society, Bushels of Blessings and the Foodshed Alliance will share a $100,000 Gleaning Support Grant.
If 2019 is anything like 2018, the fresh produce industry will see many familiar challenges.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on five businesses for failure to pay after receiving sanctions under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Back by popular demand, author Dave Mitchell will speak at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.
CKF Produce Corp., New York, faces a possible ban from the industry for up to three years under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration are working together to reduce food waste.
Stockton, Calif.-based Grower Direct Marketing LLC now has “110 lanes of electronics,” said Jim Hanson, managing director.
A decline of more than 325,000 U.S. farm workers over the past five years highlights the need to brings changes to farm labor laws, according to a grower’s group.
The Eastern Produce Council has kicked off its 2019 Leadership Program, with a visit to Holt Logistics’ marine terminal in Gloucester City, N.J.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited the morning of April 12 with Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, about the upcoming Viva Fresh show in San Antonio and border issues.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, former governor of Georgia, said the conclusions in a study from the University of Georgia — his alma mater — about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement are “flat wrong.”
The USDA has imposed sanctions on LA Central Produce LLC and La Ganga Produce Corp. S. Strock & Co., Inc and Sysco Central California Inc are Endorsed. Boggiatto Produce changes their name to Hitchcock Farms Inc.
Dandrea Produce LLC, Race-West Company, Trucco Inc are Endorsed. Delco Pizza Products of Indiana Inc & Carden Foods are New Companies. Frank Minardo Inc, New burgh Banana Inc and The ZZ Group Inc have Updates.
Costco Wholesale, CBS Farms LLC and Original Produce Distributing Inc. are Endorsed. Fresh On Arrival Inc. and Vine House Distributing LLC have updated their company profiles to enhance their online presence.
McCartney Produce LLC has been Endorsed. Gilcom Produce Distributing LLC, Jumbo Foods Inc., and Blue Sky Organic have Updates. Hizon International LLC, Richard Fahoum and S SHE RFMF are new companies to the Market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is restricting four companies from operating in the produce industry for Perishable Agricultural Act violations.
Summer is fast approaching, and consumers are already grabbing up fresh ripe strawberries for picnics, barbecues and other popular summertime activities.
Grower, packer and shipper Catania Worldwide has a new location at the IMAS Fresh cold storage facility in McAllen, Texas.
Courchesne Larose Ltee has been Endorsed. Scott Finks Company has moved. Babia Ice & Produce, Mas Tropical Farms and Southern Land Farm Inc have updates.
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