Industry
Nearly half a century ago, an upstart California produce company opened its doors with a commitment to bring consumers new, unique and better-tasting fruits and vegetables.
Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified growers of fresh organic produce, published its annual Conscientious Company Report this week which highlights the company’s commitment to continual improvement.
The Packer’s editors discuss the big topics of the week, from USDA’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program to PLU stickers to Peruvian avocados — plus an industry conversation on labor, rising costs and forecasting.
Overcoming challenges that impair profitability is the focus of an education track offered at the United Fresh Produce Association’s virtual Reimagine Conversations event.
Expanded melon output is expected this summer from Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit/Dulcinea Farms, according to Josh Leichter, CEO.
Citing an “acute and critical need” magnified by another all-too-familiar drought, a national coalition urged Senate leaders yesterday to take action to address the shortcomings of aging water infrastructure.
Nearly 300 agricultural organizations called on U.S. Senate leaders to “develop and pass” legislation addressing agricultural labor reform.
Mastronardi Produce and Rhode Island Grows have broken ground on the construction of a 25-acre greenhouse in Exeter, Rhode Island – an effort to bring more high-flavor fresh fruits and vegetables to the region.
United Fresh Produce Association is offering the chance for produce companies to spotlight their products and services in its Reimagine Innovations program this summer.
From USDA: To our program partners, As the Farmers to Families Food Box Program comes to an end, we want to again thank you for your support and partnership in this effort.
The USDA announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through the Build Back Better initiative.
While avocados have been around since before written history, the commercial export of the fruit to the U.S. is relatively new. Here’s a timeline of notable events in the U.S.-Peru avocado relationship.
Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2022-2025 term.
The USDA announced an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food Assistance Program to support and expand the emergency food network.
Smurfit Kappa Group, a paper-based packaging manufacturer with operations in Europe and the Americas, has acquired Cartones del Pacifico, a paper-based packaging company in Peru.
Stemilt will begin harvesting and packing Skylar Rae brand Tip Top cultivar cherries early next week so consumers across the country can enjoy the sweetest cherry you’ll ever eat.
Check out the video for a roundup of the big topics in produce this week with editor-in-chief Tom Karst and retail editor Ashley Nickle.
The Texas Department of Agriculture Marketing and International Trade Division and Jump with Jill present their latest collaboration in produce promotion – the Superpower Vegetables Danceable Music Video.
In view of ever-changing disease prevention guidance, effective communication during the COVID-19 pandemic was needed more than ever before.
Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization, announced that the Walmart Foundation has awarded it a new one-year grant of $700,000.
The bi-annual Publix Produce for Kids cause-marketing campaign wrapped on June 16 with 12 produce partners providing 700,000 meals to the 32 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix market area.
GS1 US has published a new implementation guideline for the grocery and foodservice industries, advising how extended product data can be captured using Electronic Product Code-enabled/Radio Frequency Identification.
Some mushrooms are missing, and it’s the labor shortage’s fault.
USA Pears won Best In-house Digital Marketing Campaign for its Virtual Flavor Experience videos from PR News and the Social Shake-up’s 2021 Digital + Social Media Awards.
Southern Arizona’s fast-paced border community serves as one of biggest imported fresh produce distribution regions.
President Joe Biden said on June 24 that the White House has struck a deal on what he called the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.
Each Mid-Atlantic state has a slogan and hashtag for its produce — a promotional technique more valuable than ever with more eyeballs online and on phones during the recent isolating year.
Though the event is hosted at a golf course, scratch and non-golfers alike will enjoy networking in a casual, fun atmosphere with additional activities that don’t require plaid pants and a sweater vest.
The New England Produce Council has chosen two keynote speakers for its full-fledged, in-person trade show this fall.
The USDA is inviting comment on a request from Okanagan Specialty Fruits, Inc. to extend deregulation to an apple variety (designated as PG451 Arctic Gala) developed using genetic engineering to prevent browning.