Industry
Fruit Logistica 2025 brought together fresh produce industry professionals from around the globe to the Berlin Messe, where over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries featured the latest innovations in fresh produce.
From IFPA to the CEA Alliance to the NPC, the fresh produce industry is eager to collaborate with Brooke Rollins.
The private food e-commerce company says has acquired foodservice distributor Bay Cities Produce.
The organizations say this effort will continue expanding access to nutritious foods to improve health outcomes.
The Hart, Mich.-based asparagus grower-packer-shipper says it will also dedicate its investments in expanding sales programs for other Michigan asparagus growers, as well as its own programs.
The former NASA mission specialist and engineer and current CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering will share his inspiring story at the produce expo.
The program delivers a range of information and experience in a variety of field and classroom locations, as well as networking opportunities, for a group of 18 produce professionals.
The dynamic global produce community convened at Fruit Logistica 2025 with the collective goal of future proofing the fresh produce industry, driving sustainability and increasing consumption.
The interactive webinar, titled “ICE, ICE Maybe?” will offer attendees actionable steps to take to prepare for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security actions.
The auction features vertical farming equipment such as pallet structures with built-in conveyors, integrated power and LED lighting, water distribution, filtration and recycling systems, plus packaging equipment and more.
The event will be held April 8-10 at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal.
The new Canadian law establishes a deemed trust financial protection mechanism that will help secure payment in the event of buyer bankruptcy.
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to an already long list of headwinds and challenges, according to the report.
As the Trump administration prepares to return to the White House, these appointments signal a continuation of its previous agricultural policies and priorities, with experienced individuals who have both legal expertise and connections to the farming community.
The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.
The International Fresh Produce Association is “concerned” by a proposed reduction in starchy vegetables, despite their nutritional value.
The lawsuit follows recent court rulings blocking the proposed merger of the two grocery retailers.
Alliance co-chairs have responded to specialty crops being left out of a final year-end economic assistance package negotiated by congressional leaders.
Sanctions include barring the business and its principal operators from engaging in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act-licensed business without approval.
USDA says VIP Marketing Inc. agreed to pay produce sellers listed in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act complaint and to pay a civil penalty.
Companies in Texas, Arizona, New York and California have been restricted from operating in the produce industry.
The event highlighted collaborative efforts to change behavior among children and families through fresh produce and nutrition education.
Fresh Express says it created a new foodservice division to establish a national offering in that category.
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer invested in Hessing, which serves fruit and vegetable customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands.
Now that the election results are in, the parlor game of who President-elect Donald Trump will tap to serve on his Cabinet has returned, and there’s a host of possibilities.
The company says its licensing program offers access to the company’s fruit varieties, marketing tools and technical support.
The 2025 Fresh Start Challenge seeks to inspire participants to focus on holistic well-being through weekly challenges designed to help prioritize health and lifestyle goals.
The 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference brought some 4,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, Dec. 10-12.
The organization representing tart cherry growers said a new FDA report underscores the role of tart cherry and cranberry products in fostering a healthy diet.
The California-based company said it has automated tropical fruit, citrus and onions packing lines.