Industry
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association held its 95th Convention and Trade Show, Fresh Week April 12-16, attracting almost 2,900 attendees from 42 countries, even as a virtual event.
Half of millennials in Canada consider themselves foodies.
The Kern County carrot season will pick up steam in late May for Arvin, Calif.-based Kern Ridge Growers LLC.
Members of the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association will vote May 11 on a resolution for the organizations to combine and form a new association.
One of the many education events that took place at Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 2021 Fresh Week was the webinar Emerging Technologies: The Roaring 20s.
The produce industry’s social media feeds were filled with relevant news as well as holiday and hashtag connections of all sorts. Here’s a few posts we liked the week of April 10-16.
Stemilt’s World Famous cherry season kicks off this week in California and all eyes are on the crop’s upcoming promotional window and the fast-approaching Memorial Day holiday.
Several challenges prevent farmers from collecting and sharing data on their production practices, but there is ample opportunity to empower farmer’s digital transition.
Episode 46 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features two conversations.
Engaging all elements of a produce organization proved to be the most useful way to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WPO recently announced the creation of a ‘WPO Packaging Database’ that will contain global data such as regulations, safety, technology, sustainability, etc, all related to the packaging industry.
Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. and its partner companies Mike & Mike’s Organics, Islands West Manufacturers, and Emperor Specialty Foods are honoured to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies over the past decade.
UnitedAg, a healthcare leader for the agricultural industry, announced several changes across its executive leadership team, further positioning the non-profit agricultural association health plan for future growth.
Bobalu Berry Farms is celebrating the success of their weekly e-news titled the “10 o’clock Walk” due to the increase in the number of buyer subscribers.
You might’ve missed these produce industry posts last week on social media.
The United Fresh Produce Association kicked off its education series Reimagine Conversations this week, and one of those conversations focused on the opportunity of experiential marketing.
The United Fresh Produce Association’s 25-session Reimagine Conversations virtual event offers education and networking opportunities across five topical tracks throughout the month of June.
Possibly the most modern wholesale produce market in the U.S., the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market will celebrate 10 years in business June 5.
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection prevented three smuggling attempts involving a total of nearly $3.5 million in narcotics from crossing the border and making their way into our communities.
June is National Mango Month, and the National Mango Board is highlighting that it’s always mango season.
Following appeals by Washington state’s leading agricultural groups, state regulators said fully vaccinated farmworkers do not have to wear a mask or socially distance at work or in congregate housing facilities.
Seven current association staff leaders at the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association have been tabbed as the senior management team for the new combined association to be launched Jan. 1.
Ontario, Canada-based Rouge River Farms has announced it has acquired all assets and shares of Americus, Ga.-based Magnolia Packing.
Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers has teamed with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross to launch a statewide initiative to cultivate a farm workforce that can handling advancing technology.
The United Fresh Produce Association announced its continued commitment to the future of produce safety professionals with the addition of two part-time summer interns.
As spring’s chill and warmth stop and start, calling for the intense sunniness of summer, we churn along in our social media mayhem.
The Produce Marketing Association and the International Federation for Produce Standards have gone to bat for PLU stickers as environmental groups and some legislation target them for elimination.
What better way to celebrate the roots of our food than by honoring the farmers and growers who bring fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables every single day, in any and all conditions!
Episode 49 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features two conversations.
The Hass avocado industry board leadership development program launches inaugural program year to develop emerging leaders in the industry.