Industry
The Port of Hueneme welcomed the first of two cutting-edge, energy-efficient Del Monte vessels to the Port of Hueneme today.
The Packer editors Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discuss the big topics of the week, from legislation on immigration to a preview of SEPC’s Southern Exposure to the latest online grocery data.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Dole Food Co. has launched an integrated sustainability campaign aimed at amplifying its commitment to the key enterprise-wide sustainability goals launched in 2020 under “The Dole Way.”
Consumer demand for organic bananas has grown during the pandemic, said Robert Adams, president of One Banana, Coral Gables, Fla.
U.S. banana imports in 2020 totaled 4.14 million metric tons in 2020, off 2% from 2019 and the lowest volume in the past five years.
Most produce industry leaders think that investments in social responsibility programs can pay dividends with better relationships with workers.
The Packer is seeking input from produce suppliers in California for the Santa Maria special coverage, which will be published on April 5.
The owners of Habelman Bros. Co. in Tomah, Wis., and L&S Cranberry LP in St. Lucien, Quebec, formed the Cranberry Cooperative of the Americas.
Fresh Farms, Rio Rico, Ariz., will bring its one-source shopping experience to the industry with a wide array of dry vegetables and early grapes.
The Oppenheimer Group offers retailers a well-rounded organic program in the Divemex brand, with both conventional and organic crops Fair Trade Certified.
For 2021, MAS Melons & Grapes, Rio Rico, Ariz., will continue with core items that include several varieties of table grapes, honeydew melons, seedless watermelons and mini watermelons, said Miguel Suarez, president.
Humble Produce Owner: Miguel Medina, has worked tirelessly over the last 6 months working with growers in Mexico to try to restore the faith.
Join us on our virtual tour of indoor grower Little Leaf Farms, Devens, Mass.
The Produce Marketing Association will mark its one-year anniversary of its weekly Virtual Town Hall series with a special South by Southwest edition on March 24 at noon Eastern.
Leading food and agriculture associations sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai communicating growing concerns over the rapid deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship.
The Southeast Produce Council’s hybrid Southern Exposure: The Rise of Produce trade show and conference will be April 6-8 in Orlando and online.
The National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers annual golf tournament honoring the memory of produce industry leader Pete Class is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 8.
A M King has begun construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB).
West Pak Avocado is thrilled to announce that its The Avo Effect campaign has won a Silver ADDY at the San Diego 2021 American Advertising Awards.
Dole Food Company is partnering with the global brand extension licensing agency Beanstalk to extend its brand into new food categories.
These are the social media posts that caught our attention the week of April 5-9, curated for this Seen on Social column.
Hearing from domestic and import partisan interests, the U.S. ITC hosted a hearing April 8 on its investigation into unfair trade practices by foreign exporters on cucumber and squash imports into the U.S. market.
Berry People, a year-round, full-line shipper of branded organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, has promotable volumes of high-quality fruit available.
The past 12 months have highlighted Santa Maria area grower-shippers’ ongoing commitment to employee health and safety, not to mention their ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
Usually, when you peel an onion, you toss out the skin. When you do that, you lose the skin’s antioxidants, and the waste goes to the landfill.
Church Brothers Farms developed a new clamshell for its Little Gem lettuce that protects and showcases the premium variety at retail.
Don’t miss anything from these Santa Maria California produce companies.
The Packer asked industry leaders for their perspective on the United Fresh Produce Association/Produce Marketing Association news that they will merge by the beginning of 2022.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture now provides state estimates of fresh fruit and vegetable exports.
The USDA today announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.