Industry
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.
Nearly 60% of produce traded internationally is sold at break-even prices or below the cost of production.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that supporters say will increase and improve USDA procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The International Fresh Produce Association will offer education sessions with business-building global thought leaders on consumer, tech and talent trends at The Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 19-21.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says the Department of Labor’s recent proposed rule on H-2A reforms is shocking in its “blatant vitriol” for American farm families.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company says its 11th annual philanthropic golf tournament raised $135,000 gross proceeds for The Mission Foundation, which supports causes involving children, families and agriculture education.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Featuring the theme “Race to Discover,” the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations drew the fresh produce industry to the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 14-16.
The chance to network with thousands of other fresh produce and floral professionals is the biggest draw of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
Sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act-licensed business or other activities without approval from the USDA.
IFPA says the bill would give USDA tools to diversify the produce supply chain that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks and other nonprofits that serve the nutrition insecure.
International Fresh Produce Association has named Crunch Pak its “Advocate of the Year” in recognition for its advocacy for the entire produce industry.
Among it’s contributions to the event, the association will provide New York state-grown apples at the finish line, at several related events and to race volunteers.