Industry
ERC Produce has been Endorsed. Exp Group LLC, Flaum Appetizing Corp., Nellai Marts Worthington Lewis Center, Ocean Sunbelt Produce Inc., and PNW Veg Co LLC are new companies to the Market. Plus, many company updates.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited April 24 with Sabrina Bosiacki, agriculture industry manager for the Houston Food Bank, about the promise of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Buy Fresh Program.
Taking a close look at distressed markets for produce, milk, and eggs during the COVID-19 pandemic, a live digital event by Farm Journal is set for April 30 at 3 p.m. Central.
A lack of labor interest and potential legal and political factors limit the potential of turning to a “gig economy” to decreasing food waste from produce farms.
Abendroth’s Apple Ridge Orchards, Amazing Dollar, Nellai Marts (Sawmill), Raw Generation Inc., and SJ Distribution LLC are new companies to the Market. Blueberry Ridge Farm, Sunrise Organic Farm and others have updates.
As promised, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its solicitation for proposals for the Buy Fresh Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program.
USDA have issued actions on Hong Kong Supermarket & The Produce Network Inc. Homeworth General, ProduceIQ Inc., Rosie Produce, and Victoria Fruits LLC are new companies to the Market. Koda Farms & others have updates.
Each week The Packer releases its digital version of the print newspaper. Check out this week’s issue.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has stripped Cruisin’ On Inc. of its Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act license for not paying for $1.13 million in fresh produce it received.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned five companies for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Super HK HG LLC, doing business as Hong Kong Supermarket, Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., has satisfied a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparations order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Super Bowl isn’t the only occasion for which shoppers seek extra avocados. Father’s Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day all saw dollar sales grow from 2018 to 2019, according to the Hass Avocado Board.
A growing number of restaurants are incorporating guava into their menus, according to a recent Fresh Insights on Foodservice report from the United Fresh Produce Association.
Which specialty fruits have received increasing interest in recent years? Check out this Nielsen data* that shows the unit growth since 2015 of jackfruit, dragon fruit, papayas, permissions, passion fruit and guava.
USDA Sanctions Hunter Brothers Inc., Montecito Fresh Produce, and Y Farms LLC. Dixie Fine Foods LLC, Fastco Food Service LLC, Food Hub LLC, and Global Harvest Co. are new companies to the Market, plus company updates.
Thirty-eight agriculture groups want Congress to adjust the Paycheck Protection Program to make it easier to access for growers.
The House of Representatives on April 23 passed a $484 billion stimulus package.
Research indicates the supplement does more than boost milk protein.
Alfalfa has been called the Queen of forages, but corn silage may be the new King.
A new multi-study analysis of oxygen barrier film shows reduced dry matter losses, less visible spoilage and increased aerobic stability.
Few elements of farm management have as much impact on productivity and profits as employee management.
Dried distillers grains (DDGS) prices continue to rise to considerably higher levels than what livestock producers are accustomed to paying.
A lawsuit filed by the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association and the Texas Farm Bureau is asking for five species to be reassigned under the Endangered Species Act.
The economic component of efficiency is the most important consideration says a Wyoming ranch manager.
A good experience on the first day can lead to long term employee engagement and higher retention rates.
As the summer progresses and hay matures, haying season should be coming to a close, however some producers are getting one last cutting.
A recent dairy labor study found that a reduction of immigrant workers would lead to a doubling of retail milk price, costing the U.S. economy more than $32 billion.
The cow comfort role in nutrition and bottom-line production is often talked about, but more often, it is about the compromises.