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Potato growers and shippers must stay connected to fast-changing consumer trends if they are to keep pace with the needs of omni-channel customers. Michael Sansolo believes.
A new series of United Fresh Produce Association re-Fresh Experience sessions is set to begin Jan. 12.
A recent study published in the scientific journal Clinical Infectious Diseases found that a lack of adequate vitamin K levels was associated with poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients.
Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Robinson Fresh has launched a consumer brand.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established the Pecan Promotion, Research and Information order.
A little more than three months after its initial public offering, Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce has announced quarterly financial results for the year ending Oct. 31.
Houston-based Brothers Produce is no longer affiliated with any other Brothers Produce divisions.
The Chilean Blueberry Committee is excited to announce that Blueberries from Chile are now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program.
The Department of Labor has published a long-expected final rule that the agency said will modernize the H-2A guest agricultural worker program.
Bronx, N.Y.-based Hunts Point Produce Market labor union workers are on strike over a wage dispute.
The Packer’s editor-in-chief Tom Karst, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss the news of the week. For more details on all topics, check out these articles.
President Joe Biden plans to introduce ambitious immigration reform legislation on his first day in office that seeks to legalize millions of undocumented workers.
The Blend, a mushroom promotion success, now goes to Food Network.
Catch up on what you missed at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo. Here’s the full video of Lessons from Retail - Continuing to Create Excitement in Stores.
PBH wants to recognize all those who committed to fruit and vegetable consumption – one of the industry’s most challenging issues – in 2020, one of the most unique years in American history.
In April, CPMA will host its Annual Convention and Trade Show in a new online forum called Fresh Week.
¡Yo Quiero!, a Texas based company specializing in avocado, guacamole and dip products, is getting consumers ready for the Big Game!
Applications are now being accepted for Class 51 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP).
Get a quick rundown of the produce industry news of the week from editor-in-chief Tom Karst, news editor Chris Koger, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle in this latest episode of Packer Insight.
Hancock Natural Resource Group, a company of Manulife Investment Management, announced it has completed a majority acquisition of David Del Curto S.A. on behalf of its third-party clients.
As the Southeast Produce Council continues with preparations for Southern Exposure to be held April 6 – 8 in Orlando, Florida, the SEPC team is working diligently to ensure the health and safety of attendees.
President of GoldenSun Insights, Randy Riley, will be speaking virtually at ASTA’s 60th Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference to be held on February 1st, 2021.
Salix Fruits shipped more than 40,000 pallets of fruit in 2020, a growth of 100%, with with increases in citrus and apples, the main products of Salix´s supply.
Lunar New Year, which begins on February 12, 2021, is the perfect time to help shoppers discover new food favorites, and Frieda’s customized Asian vegetable program makes it easy.
Kent, Wash.-based Pacific Coast Fruit Co., acquired Seattle-based Northwest Specialty Produce.
United Fresh’s sixth annual BrandStorm™ event will take place online March 9-11, 2021.
USA Pears is excited to launch its #WhatsInYourFruitBowl initiative at a time when consumers are more focused than ever on developing healthy eating habits at home.
Agriculture-focused investment firm Arable Capital Partners has invested in Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit/Dulcinea.
With no drama and big support from both parties, Tom Vilsack is again the U.S. Agriculture Secretary, this time for President Joe Biden.
Giving an outlook on immigration reform and a view of what may be ahead for coronavirus relief, Robert Guenther of the United Fresh Produce Association spoke Feb. 22 with Tom Karst of The Packer.