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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported a doubling of net income for the second quarter that ended June 30.
Western Growers has announced that Dr. Temple Grandin will be the kickoff keynote speaker at the group’s 97th Annual Meeting in Hawaii.
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has found the Timberville, Va.-based Mt. Clifton Fruit Company LLC violated multiple requirements of the H-2A agricultural worker program.
London Fruit operates a facility in south Texas that spans almost 50,000 square feet, including refrigerated cold storage and a USDA organic-certified repacking space.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has appointed SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14.
Starting with the 2023 crop year, the Lansing-based Michigan Apple Committee will no longer engage in retail marketing efforts, said Diane Smith, executive director.
The National Onion Association Convention will bring together industry advocates and allium researchers on the riverwalk in San Antonio on Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.
U.S. retail sales of potatoes have grown 16.8% from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a recent Circana report.
With the goal of helping kids make healthy after-school snacks this fall, Bobby Banana, the 7-foot mascot of Dole Food Co., visited the Oak Forest campus of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte on Aug. 4.
Agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 2 points to a reading of 123.
Freedom Fresh LLC, Medley, Fla., has been awarded a five-year, $189.5 million contract to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to government customers.
Representatives in Washington D.C., enjoyed blueberries during the first National Blueberry Month this July, whether through tasting berry-laden treats or advocating for agriculture policy.
Avocados From Mexico can see wonderful accomplishments in the rearview mirror, but President and CEO Alvaro Luque believes the future will be even more spectacular.
Gabriela Lopez-Barry joins EFI as the Ethical Charter Implementation Program project manager and Alexandra Martinez joins as marketing and sales associate.
Watch as the recipients of this year’s awards for Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year are honored at the recent International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show.
Supporters say the Specialty CROP Act responds to continued high tariffs, burdensome labeling requirements and other trade barriers that restrict U.S. products from accessing foreign markets.
The new facility is expected to strengthen Lineage’s network in Texas, which now spans more than 189 million cubic feet of capacity across 19 locations.
The USDA says it is investing more than $52 million to improve dietary health and access to fresh fruits and vegetables for eligible families.
More than 500 attendees, buyers and exhibitors attended the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ inaugural Southwest International Produce Expo.
The USDA says the specialty crops competitiveness initiative will raise awareness of which of its services and resources are available support to the specialty crops industry and help identify gaps in those services.
The chief ag negotiator in the office of the U.S. trade representative was among those visiting Cherry Hill Orchards & Farm Market in Lancaster, Pa., to discuss trade, jobs and market conditions.
Unifrutti said the move supports its strategy of building a globally diversified premium fruit platform, while complementing its product offering by adding a strong table grape and cherry platform.
The meeting is open to up to 100 public attendees on a first-come, first-served basis
SpartanNash now enables the real-time exchange of food traceability data across its suppliers, distribution centers, company stores and independent grocer customers.
Wandin Valley Farms has been recognized at the Sydney Markets Cherry Auction for growing the “best cherry” in Australia — Bloom Fresh’s Cheery Nebula cherry variety.
The 11th edition of the event drew controlled environment agriculture industry members from 49 U.S. states and over 30 countries.
The energy and enthusiasm at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2024 filled the Tampa Convention Center — as did a host of new products, promotions and packaging from the world of fresh produce.
For the first time, the Texas International Produce Association will bring its dynamic Viva Fresh Expo to Houston. While the event is in a new venue with new ideas, the old favorites are also on the schedule.
Organizers said 3,600 grocery professionals participated in the three-day event, the largest in the National Grocers Association’s 42-year history.