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Take a look at what drives these producers and the strategic vision for the future that guides their growth as well as the growth of the industry.
Fresh Del Monte is warning such a shortage is on the horizon, with shifting climate patterns and disease pressures resulting in diminished supplies in key growing regions like Costa Rica, where production is down 23%.
Bjorn’s insights from the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum detail how the company leverages premium genetics, navigates labor and trade challenges and responds to the shifting consumer to drive the category.
The state’s ascent to the world’s fourth-largest economy is powered in no small part by its $59 billion agriculture sector, which dominates national production and global exports of key commodities.
The Packer’s annual survey examines strong shopper sentiment for spending on local and specialty produce items — and whether their actions reflect that desire.
Giorgio Fresh Co. will share the latest addition to its stuffed-mushroom line at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
The Salinas, Calif.-based sustainability consulting firm is poised to launch a software solution designed to help growers respond to Walmart and similar buyer surveys efficiently and effectively.
Responding to changes in Central America’s competitive landscape and market potential, the vegetable breeding company says it plans to integrate its operations in the region.
Los Angeles-based Giumarra Companies will host the “Giumarra Golf Club” as part of the company’s broad participation at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif.
Among its priorities, the bill proposes creating a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Research and Development Program within the USDA to support specialty crop mechanization and automation projects.
Through the partnership, students receive a coupon for fresh produce, redeemable at local Dollar General stores that now offer fresh fruit and vegetables.
The new study attempts to determine the value of “food-as-medicine” programs to treat diabetes by means of improved nutrition.
By signing the Birds and Bees Protection Act, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is “taking a significant stride in protecting our kids, environment and essential pollinators.”
The Glennville, Ga.-based third-generation family farm specializing in sweet onions has launched a newly updated website aligned with its rebrand.
Counties and municipalities can apply for grant funds to help defray prevention and population reduction activities on private and public lands.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended Oct. 31 that reflected improved lemon pricing compared with a year ago.
The company said the new inline hot needle micropreforating and in-register macropreforating capabilities offer more customizable solutions for clients.
The beauty of fresh mushrooms is that they often are the answer to multiple culinary trends, says Eric Davis, spokesperson for the Mushroom Council, which says it aligns its marketing to take advantage of those trends.
Advancing the health of consumers, the produce and floral industries, and the planet are at the heart of 10 key 2023 impacts from the International Fresh Produce Association, the group says.
In November, all food prices were measured 2.9% higher than a year ago, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. The USDA has also provided an outlook for food prices in 2024.
Some of the amendments include reducing membership of the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee and updating quorum requirements.
The USDA is asking for offers from produce distributors to sell fresh apples and pears to the agency for use in school lunches and other feeding programs.
A federal grand jury indicted a Mansfield, Texas, man in December for allegedly submitting false inspection reports in exchange for bribe payments.
With California, Florida and Texas crops in full swing, January is the best time of year to promote citrus, say the Massachusetts-based companies.
Inflation was less of a worry for U.S. farmers in December, a new survey says.
BERLIN — International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Executive Leadership Summit, held one day prior to Fruit Logistica, welcomed more than 120 executive leaders from 24 countries.
The three-day event has a focus on collaboration and networking; UnitedAg said the event’s attendance will include over 300 representatives from member organizations, partners and other influential ag leaders.
Within the broad horticultural products group, fresh fruits and vegetables imports are forecast to grow at a relatively strong annual rate of 2.1% over the decade, the USDA said in its long-term trade projection.
BERLIN — From new tech to new tastes and so much more, innovation filled the aisles at the recent Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 7-9 at Messe Berlin.
For a sixth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral, according to the February survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
The Los Angeles-based producer and year-round supplier of premium superfruits has signed an agreement to introduce large-scale farming operations in the Yunnan province of China.
Do you know someone who is advancing the Canadian produce industry, creating change and giving a voice to the underrepresented in fresh produce? The Packer wants to hear from you. Deadline for nominations is March 18.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas recently hosted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs at its headquarters for a roundtable discussion.
Concerns about inflation have shifted Rabobank’s forecast of the first Federal Reserve rate cut this year from June to September, with the number of cuts projected to decrease.
Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have introduced the Specialty Crops Security Act, which would give industry stakeholders more opportunity for input on specialty crop block grants.