Industry
Avocados from Peru honored the U.S. Navy on May 24 with a “super avocado breakfast” featuring Peruvian avocados, on board the USS Bataan during New York Fleet Week.
Inspirational speakers, sustainability efforts and ample supplies of produce were among some of highlights of this year’s West Coast Produce Expo.
The Leamington, Ontario, greenhouse industry has experienced “very minimal growth” since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Richard Lee blames some of the falloff to lack of support from all levels of government in Canada.
From new products to new promotions, exhibitors at WCPE enthusiastically connected with customers and potential customers to share the latest fresh produce innovations at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa.
In a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, Instacart and Harris Poll show which stone fruit consumers favor and their unique buying habits.
Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been honored as the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year winner.
Organizers say the Produce for All Leadership Summit will bring together leaders from across the food, food equity and health spectrums for resource sharing and to create a plan to increase produce consumption.
The Orlando, Fla.-based garlic provider also is celebrating its 75-year journey with a chance for consumers to win a flavor-focused vacation to New Orleans and receive an e-cookbook with favorite meal ideas.
As O’Connor Hospital’s fresh produce program delivered an impactful first season to older adults in need, it plans to expand the initiative in 2025.
Fairtrade International-certified banana importer Equifruit has once again earned a spot on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2024.
At the recent IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Trinity Fruit Company’s Angela Hernandez shared details on how the company’s fresh and functional juice lines were born.
The specialty foods distributor says adding the new 100,000-square-foot facility enhances its ability to serve customers throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pam Marrone, co-founder of the Invasive Species Corp., shares the history, changes in management strategies and future of biologicals in the fresh produce industry.
Though the U.S. has held market access to Japan for chipping potatoes since 2006, officials and industry representatives are seeking market access for all fresh potatoes, including table stock potatoes.
By launching its first physical operations in Ontario, the Montreal-based Courchesne Larose Group said it will enhance its capacity to effectively and comprehensively serve customers in that province, as well as all major national retailers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom concluded the proclamation with a call to recognize and celebrate the contributions of farmworkers not just on California Farmworker Day, but every day.
The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, who found the rule unconstitutional because it conflicted with the National Labor Relations Act by granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers.
The Yorkville, Ill. site is the first of three regional hubs the company plans to open in 2024.
“It is still in development, but what we’re heading toward is giving just a little more personality to pears, a bit more fun,” Jim Morris, marketing and communications manager for the Pear Bureau Northwest, said Aug. 21.
Idaho potatoes and Shuman Farms sweet onions were featured during a “rooted rivalry” tailgate during a recent college football game.
The program is an opportunity for farmers to highlight their Farm to School efforts and to help feature Jersey Fresh produce in local school meals.
The produce company specializing in potatoes, carrots and onions says it now has nine packing facilities in Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.
The Atlanta-based pizza franchise has added Idaho Potatoes to its appetizer line-up, available now through Dec. 29 at participating locations.
Cash-Wa Distributing Co. of Kearney, Kearney, Neb., has been awarded a maximum $47.3 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and reservations.
The USDA has outlined federal resources available to help farmers, families and communities recover from Hurricane Helene, including programs for impacted producers, rural development support and nutrition assistance initiatives.
In time for Farm to School Month this October, campuses across the state are celebrating its impact on child nutrition as school districts serve more school meals featuring California-grown fruits and vegetables.
The board’s team recently returned to the Marine Corps Marathon to tout watermelon as a hydrating fruit for runners and a healthy option for anyone.
The document from nutrition and food tracking app MyFitnessPal discusses food tracking as one potential tool to understand the relationship between mood and food choices.
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms will highlight its commitment to sustainability and superior berry breeding at this year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta.
The company’s booth will feature its refreshed brand identity and showcase a variety of products and services and the Global Produce and Floral Show this month in Atlanta.