Industry
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.
Fresh Del Monte has announced the launch of its “Bunch of Good” campaign
As stay-at-home orders melded into work-from-home orders, snacking became a coping mechanism for many this past year, bringing with it the inevitable weight gain.
A U.S. Supreme Court decision in a California case involving labor unions and property rights could affect the entire nation’s agriculture employers and employees.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that up to $2 million is available for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot projects for fiscal 2021.
There is a lot to love about fruit, including the plethora of songs about it. Listen here for The Packer’s picks of top fruity tunes.
Arable Capital Partners (“Arable”) announced today the acquisition of Royal Ridge Fruits, Dorsing Farms, Inc. and related entities.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has teamed up with Fresh Cravings to launch the “Summer Snacking Games” Sweepstakes to drive consumption of produce during the warmer weather months.
Paying the winner’s way to a big conference, the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship application period is now open.
Marketers moved more than 3 million pounds of organic garlic, and sales topped more than $24 million in 2019, according to IRI.
Organic berry sales topped $760 million in 2019 and comprised 12.3% of total retail berry sales, according to data from IRI. Marketers moved more than 13.7 million pounds of berries in 2019.
Dayka & Hackett LLC, Reedley, Calif., and Agrícola Don Ricardo, Ica, Peru, have signed agreements to sell majority ownership to newly formed produce company Frutura.
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms is excited to announce its inaugural “Summer of Snacking” just in time for the first official day of summer which kicked off on Sunday.
San Francisco-based GrubMarket announced it has completed the acquisition of Sierra Produce, one of the largest importers of South American fruits directly from growers into the United States.
Irvington, N.Y.-based BrightFarms is forming BrightLabs, an innovation and research lab at its Ohio growing facility, as well as launching a new lettuce product.
Did you know that 38% of shoppers say they are more likely to shop at YOUR store if you carry red dragon fruit?
The National Council of Agricultural Employers announced today that the Council’s ongoing collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control has resulted in another opportunity to protect farmworkers from COVID-19.
“July is part of peak California avocado season, with advertising and promotional support in full swing,” said Jan DeLyser, vice president marketing of the Commission.
These are the produce posts that caught our attention this week.
The battle over Mexican tomato prices has reared up again between warring grower groups.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reopened the referendum voting period from June 29, through July 23, 2021, for pecan growers to vote on whether to continue their Federal marketing order.
CKF, Inc.’s Earthcycle brand of home compostable and recyclable packaging has expanded its range of sustainable options for its customers to encase their fresh produce by commercializing paper sleeves.
he Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.9%in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.