Industry
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The care and preparation needed to ensure produce makes it to the shelf in the best, most appealing condition requires an intricate partnership between farmer and retailer.
Clove & Hoof and FMS Fresh Produce are new companies to the Market. Alstede Farms, Harward Farms, J M R Farms Inc., Malk Organics LLC dba Malk, San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market and others have updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a recording of its May 14 web seminar for growers interested in applying for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against JLD Inc., doing business as North Country Wholesale.
The USDA now has the authority under the Defense Production Act to help prevent supply interruptions at FDA-regulated food facilities, including farms, packinghouses and fresh-cut processing facilities.
C & L Fresh Produce Inc., Dominic Produce LLC, Freshquita Brands LLC, PFC Natural Grocery & Deli, and Quality Cut Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Fisher Orchard, Peach Country and others have changes.
For those in the industry who must work from home or stay at home during the pandemic, how have your eating habits changed?
When are you planning on resuming personal and professional travel?
John Vena Inc., Keith Lansaw Produce, Kelley Foods of AL, La Bodega Meat & Produce, Migliorelli Farm, Sunfresh Farms LTD, Torrey Farms Inc., and Winchester Cold Storage have company profile updates.
Moving about 1 million boxes a day to food banks and other charities, the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program is gaining speed and is on track to hit 44 million boxes delivered by the end of June.
The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo has a new date and format to provide streaming and digital content to complement the Palm Desert, Calif., event. with an expo that encourages social distancing.
A & H Farm, Asian Family Market, Evergreen United Food Hub Inc., Gullah Farmers Cooperative Association, and Hardee Fresh LLC are new companies to the Market. Ratto Bros., Inc. and other companies have updates.
Ira Middleswarth & Son Inc. and Tri Winner Irving Acres have been Endorsed. De Lune Corp., GLH Fresh LLC, Los Traviesos Produce Inc., Sinora Distributor LLC and Smith Packing Company, Inc. are new companies, plus more.
Maine Farmers Exchange, Utz Quality Foods Inc., and Wise Foods Inc. are Endorsed. Eatem Corp., Fresh Aloha Direct Inc., Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association, K2 Trading Inc. are new to the Market, plus changes.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited June 8 with Danny Dumas, the incoming chairman of the United Fresh Produce Association.
House Democrats are raising concerns about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, saying it fails to recognize the premium value of organic crops and does not fully account for the farm value of some specialty crops.
Carcione’s Fresh Produce Co Inc. & The Kroger Co. have been Endorsed. Alsuper, Copal, Gima Green Products LLC, Jar Fresh & Recovery Park Farms Inc. are new companies to the Market. Ratto Bros., Inc. has updates & more.
Great Lakes Packers Inc., Bellevue, Ohio, has hired Andrew Weingart.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on D & T Produce LLC and West Coast Distributing Inc. American Produce & Repack, El Taco Via, Green Whale LLC, and Oscar Algranatti are new companies to the Market, plus company updates.
Fifth Season, Fresh Produce Point LLC, Gainsborough, Jep Imports, and Monte Vista Farms Inc. are new companies to the Market. Interstate Foods Inc., PERLAG IMPORTS LLC, Prime Quality Produce and others have changes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has paid out $53 million of the $2.1 billion allotted for specialty crops through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on businesses in Georgia, Massachusetts and Mississippi for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
What temperature do Well•Pict Berries need to be kept at throughout the shipping process? What is the most important aspect of cold chain management?
Montana Produce Inc., Muso Del Campo LLC, Novalux Company Inc., Pacific Eagle National Food, Inc. and The Garden Fresh Market are new companies to the Market. Northwest Grocers and others have updates, plus more.
It’s no surprise there has been a drastic shift in shopping patterns within the last few months.
Dan’l Mackey Almy, president and CEO of DMA Solutions, will speak about “marketing in sensitive times” at United Fresh LIVE!
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Maitland, has cancelled its 2020 convention because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Athena Farms, Extreme Growers Inc., Fresh Produce, Rising Harvest, Santa Teresa Produce, LLC, and West Valley Packing LLC are new companies to the Market. Newcastle Fruit & Produce Company LLC and others have updates.
A free recruitment tool has been launched for U.S. growers and farm labor contractors.