Industry
Triple B. Corp., doing business as Charlie’s Produce, Salt Lake City, Utah, has been awarded a maximum $63.7 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association supports the adoption of the Local Farms and Food Act, which backers claim will help local growers, in the 2023 farm bill.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference in Chicago will bring plenty of advantages to attendees, organizers say.
Elite Apple Co. increases Honeybear Brands’ current supply of Midwestern regional varieties, giving retailers locally grown Midwest apples in addition to Honeybear Brands’ Washington production and imported apples.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Island Fresh De Puerto Rico Inc., Bayamon, Puerto Rico, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Canadian industry associations are calling on members of Parliament to support Bill C-280, which would establish a critical financial protection mechanism — a deemed trust for fresh produce sellers in Canada.
Randhawa Farms begins the 2023 pepper season with a look back on a decade-long relationship with its Vancouver, British Columbia-based sales and marketing partner.
The International Fresh Produce Association initiated its women’s mentoring program on April 17 at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Nature Fresh Farms is expanding its operations, adding 60,000 square feet to its footprint in Delta, Ohio, with the opening of a new distribution center.
Toner, who served as vice president of political affairs with the International Fresh Produce Association, joins the team leading the event organized by Produce Business in collaboration with Eastern Produce Council.
CAC is encouraging stakeholders to attend its upcoming 2023 annual meetings that will be held in person at three locations during May.
Companies were identified in an independent survey based on a sample of approximately 25,000 U.S. residents who rated companies they know on three trust touchpoints: customer trust, investor trust and employee trust.
“It Peels So Good” tells the story of a banana company with a rich history and a bright future, according to the brand.
A new 57-page report from the USDA looks at concentration and competition in U.S. agribusiness, including food retailing.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released its 2022 Impact Report, which notes that the agency cleared 2.82 billion pounds of fresh produce from 19 countries before it shipped to the U.S.
The award, first presented by The Packer in 1964, recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and commitment to the advancement of the apple industry.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against VIP Marketing Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
IPR Fresh recently commemorated its 20th year as a bell pepper shipper with a celebration that brought together its founders — the Obregon family — to honor the milestone and unveil the company’s new image.
California Fresh Fruit Association is a public policy organization that advocates on behalf of 13 fresh fruit commodities — everything from blueberries to stone fruit to table grapes, says CFFA’s Courtney Razor.
The state’s farmers market programs, including the newly Expanded FreshConnect Checks Program, aim to support access to fresh food.
The North American blueberry advocacy group is urging Congress to support specialty crop producers with current employment challenges by passing reintroduced workforce legislation.
The focus of the partnership will be on “Eating Healthy and Living Green” and includes a sweepstakes featuring a custom wrapped AVO Braves Chevrolet Bolt EUV, a VIP Braves experience, and a $2,000 Kroger shopping spree.
The Oppenheimer Group is celebrating its 165-year legacy of delivering exceptional quality fruits and vegetables to customers worldwide.
Fabbri Group, an international specialist in automatic food packaging systems, is partnering with Bizerba to provide a comprehensive solution for weighing, pricing, packaging and labeling processes.
When Milton, N.Y.-based Hudson River Fruit Distributors kicks off its new season in August, it will mark the 60th year the company has been shipping apples to retailers and some foodservice establishments.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against GoGreen Farms Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows injury and illness rates for these establishments are higher than in private industry overall and, in some sectors, more than twice the rate of private industry.
Bringing together fresh produce industry professionals with a passion for organics, Organic Produce Summit 2023 kicked off with field tours and a welcome reception followed by educational sessions and a trade show.
Plant-health officials from both countries will meet in Japan on Sept. 25-26 to discuss the issue.
Glassboro, N.J.-based Eastern Propak unveiled its new produce cold storage, packing and repacking facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand reopening event Sept. 13.