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Crunch Pak had added new organic snacking items, said Tony Freytag, executive vice president of the fresh-cut apple marketer.
Oppy has been chosen as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies yet again, as the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce emerges from an unprecedented year.
The flip side to crazy freight rates is that Northeast customers may look more to Jersey Fresh produce this summer and fall rather than pay for a truck to come from the West, said New Jersey produce professionals.
Getting back together in person was more than satisfying for attendees of The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.
Hortifrut, world leader in the production and marketing of fresh and frozen berries, reported its financial results for the first quarter, maintaining its performance and good results.
With a high percentage of farmworkers vaccinated, Washington state agricultural groups are waiting on the state to update its costly COVID-19-related housing regulations.
Chelan Fresh expects to peak on rainier cherries July 1, with dark sweet cherries peaking around July 14.
Helping to connect consumers with growers in the state, the Arkansas Grown program provides an online directory of suppliers that any Arkansas grower can join.
California is a big force in the U.S. onion market.
DAT Freight & Analytics and FourKites have announced a strategic partnership that will bring real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility to the DAT network.
Florida avocado growers have seen supply waiver with hot demand for South Florida real estate and from disease pressure.
The Packer is seeking input from Michigan produce suppliers about their outlook for the 2021 season.
In a survey of Northwest cherry shippers, The Packer asked suppliers for their reasons for optimism for the 2021 Northwest cherry season.
Beko U.S., Inc. is assuring health and wellness enthusiasts that it stands behind its refrigerators that promise to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for up to 30 days.
The United Fresh Produce Association’s 25-session Reimagine Conversations virtual event offers education and networking opportunities across five topical tracks.
Family Tree Farms’ modernized brand preserves the heart and soul of its deep family roots while introducing a contemporary, consumer-focused story of the world’s most flavorful fruit.
This week, our favorite posts on social media are all about making art, featuring families and creating cool recipes — always recipes.
If you’ve been wondering whether your business could benefit from a podcast, the Tuesday session in the Reimagine Conversations series was made for you, covering content planning, distribution, monetization and more.
Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. re-introduced legislation to help Florida fruit and vegetable growers combat unfair trade practices “by countries like Mexico,” according to a news release.
United Fresh’s Reimagine Conversations panelists share these creative strategies in recruiting, onboarding and retaining post-harvest workers in several different sectors of the produce industry.
For those transitioning back into social life out in the real world, a networking golf event is ideal.
The Produce Marketing Association has officially opened registration for this year’s Fresh Summit which will be held in-person in New Orleans, La.
The USDA announced that COOQ Merchants & Consulting Inc., satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $11,305 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
Silt, Colo.-based Spring Born, an indoor hydroponic farm, launched its website launch this week, highlighting the farm’s sustainable practices, state-of-the-art technology, and product offerings.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.
Radish volume in Western Michigan is expected stable for the Van Solkema Family Farm, said Adam Harnish, sales representative for the Byron Center, Mich.-based company.
This year’s Washington Conference from the United Fresh Produce Association will be “live and in-person” Sept. 20-22 in Washington, D.C.
Lafayette, N.J.-based Element Farms completed construction and onboarding at its first facility and has revealed expansion plans: a 2.5-acre greenhouse designed specifically for growing baby spinach year-round.
New Georgetown University leadership program to be led by food industry thought leader Hank Cardello
The Business for Impact at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is launching a new industry leadership initiative.
USDA Secretary Vilsack announced $4 Billion to Ag Producers and Businesses in Round II of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative.