Industry
New traceability requirements will affect the entire fresh foods supply chain, and retailers and growers have until January 2026 to achieve compliance.
In what advocates call a major win for the fresh produce industry, Canada’s House of Commons has passed Bill C-280, which aims to strengthen the financial security of fresh fruit and vegetable sellers.
Sparking a jump in its stock price, Dole plc on May 18 reported first quarter 2023 gains in revenue and earnings.
Delano, Calif.-based Four Star Fruit has acquired 1,100 acres of table grape vineyards and two modern distribution facilities near Bakersfield, Calif., from Grapeman Farms.
From one-on-one conversations to a host of activities to educational programming and a lively expo floor, the 2023 West Coast Produce Expo at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa had something for everyone.
Dole Food Co. Hawaii, part of Dole plc, has launched a hands-on, behind-the-scenes agricultural tour of the original Dole pineapple farm on Oahu in Hawaii.
The indoor ag grower has added 20 acres in Central Texas to its controlled environment agriculture footprint, which also includes operations in Minnesota, Georgia and California.
Indianapolis-based FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners, has acquired Chicago wholesaler Panama Banana.
The onion category has not escaped the perils of inflation that have challenged the produce industry as prices of inputs and other necessities have skyrocketed over the past couple of years.
While heirlooms can be more challenging to grow in the field, North Carolina-based Happy Dirt farmer-owner Sanford Fishel has found a way to defy the odds.
Traverse City, Mich.-based North Bay Produce has announced it has returned $8.35 million in dividends to its member growers this year.
After 11 years of exploring destinations in the U.S., the Big Idaho Potato Truck is making its way through Canada.
The Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based company has combined two quintessential summertime treats — guacamole and margaritas — to celebrate July’s National Tequila and National Avocado Days.
The Vidalia Onion Committee is partnering with Certified Angus Beef for a social media content series intended to help at-home chefs with recipes and grilling inspiration.
At the storied Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, N.Y., space is at a premium, which is why longtime tenant E. Armata — a fourth-generation, family-operated produce wholesaler — is celebrating its recent expansion.
This spring and summer, California-based restaurant chains Flame Broiler Inc. and Del Taco showcased the use of fresh California avocados in limited-time offers from early May through mid-July.
The acquisition marks a global expansion into table grapes and berries of AgroFresh’s food waste reduction and freshness solutions, the company says.
The Organic Produce Summit was held July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif. by the Organic Produce Network and featured keynotes, educational sessions and a sold out trade show exhibition.
After declining below growth neutral in March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index for July expanded above the threshold for a fourth straight month.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Fresh Florida Products Inc. Tampa, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Inflation is still in evidence throughout the Ohio produce industry, but fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers say some costs seem to be trending downward — though labor remains a challenge.
American farms are flavored by every fiber and frailty known to mankind — and each tale needs protection. Enter Vance Crowe and a unique preservation project.
The fast-growing indoor farming brand has opened a 210,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Monroe, Ga. — its second greenhouse opening in two months and the company’s 12th greenhouse nationwide.
Sun World International is set to host an experiential sampling station for its Autumncrisp brand grapes at The Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival presented by Capital One, Oct. 13-15.
The Castroville, Calif.-based grower and marketer of fresh artichokes is set to debut its new 30-by-30-foot booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 19-21.
Single-serving salad kits, veggie chips and dip, and new blends will be featured at the International Fresh Produce Association’s upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, the creators of genetically engineered nonbrowning Arctic apples, has recently unveiled a 110,000-square-foot processing facility in Moses Lake, Wash.
The Packer and PMG invite attendees of IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to join us Oct. 20, as we present this year’s Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year awards.
The National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers is getting a makeover. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association founded in 1989 is now the Produce Distributors Association.
Industry professionals and retailers are invited to stop by Zespri’s booth No. 3293 during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show to “Taste the Obsession.”