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Catch up on what you missed at The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo. Here's the full video of the keynote panel Adapting Your Business Plan and Goals for 2021 and Beyond.

Catch up on what you missed at The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo. Here's the full video of the keynote panel Fresh Produce Marketing in the Time of COVID.

The Washington Apple Education Foundation opens an online auction of a Rears Powerblast Sprayer on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

After initial research in 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin the agency’s second-ever Local Food Marketing Practices Survey in December.

We asked several company leaders and representatives to weigh in on their experience with the New York Produce Show in years past and the virtual version planned for Dec. 8-11. Here’s what they had to say.

“Uncertainty” is one of the buzzwords of 2020, but trade show organizers and participants are planning as much as possible with ever-changing local guidelines.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.

Produce and specialty food distributor McCartney Produce, Paris, Tenn., has joined FreshEdge.

As a challenging year draws to a close, the United Fresh Produce Association is asking members should look to the challenges of 2021 and support the organization’s charitable efforts.

Fresh-cut produce, as with whole fresh produce commodities, will be eligible for agricultural exemptions that apply to the Department of Transportation’s hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed three members to the Mushroom Council.

Legendary Baking I LLC, trading as J. Horners, operating out of Nashville, Tenn., has posted a $400,000 surety bond with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is expanding its annual 2020 convention with a full week of online events and networking opportunities.

The United Fresh Start Foundation has launched the Season of Giving Back, a month-long celebration recognizing the charitable efforts of the produce industry and their partners.

Market Maker Agriculture is a small team of entrepreneurs who have helped support the agriculture industry for nearly 20 years.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.

Lone Star Citrus has worked hard to limit staff and employee exposure to COVID-19, said TJ Flowers, vice president of operations and sales at the company.

Jeff Arnold , general manager of the Edinburgh Citrus Association, Edinburg, Texas, said the company redesigned its choice grapefruit bags last season to bring back the firm’s Tropic Valley label.

Kennett Square, Pa.-based Manfredi Cold Storage & Distribution Inc. has started construction of a 100,000-square-foot cold storage, packing and cross-docking facility in New Jersey.

The Organic Trade Association has established an Organic Produce Council, designed to unify the diverse views of the industry and address ongoing challenges.

Favorable weather and abundant rainfall should lead to bigger exports of Chilean grapes this year, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

The Packer’s Tom Karst visited Nov. 16 with Jim Wiesemeyer, policy analyst with Pro Farmer about the November elections and what is ahead for agricultural policy in a Democratic administration

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Pharr, Texas, found $11.6 million in suspected methamphetamine hidden inside a trailer load of fresh broccoli from Mexico.

Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers gave a virtual orange grove tour at its booth at the Nov. 9-13 virtual West Coast Produce Expo.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board, or watermelon.org, offers a fun video and informative retail kit at its booth at the Nov. 9-13 West Coast Produce Expo.

A coalition of California farm organizations and water districts has formally asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to appoint Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, as the new chair of the House Agriculture Committee.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.

Oppy was recently selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, marking the first time the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce has been recognized with the award in its 162-year history.

At the threshold of a new administration led by President-elect Joe Biden, industry lobbyists speaking at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo on Nov. 12 gave their best hopes for a Democrat-led White House.

How can retailers engage their communities with events that excite shoppers about produce during a pandemic in its ninth month?

Belltown Hill Orchards, South Glastonbury, Conn., is a 110-year-old farm on 180 acres today run by brothers Donald and Michael Preli, fourth-generation family growers.

Featuring all seedless grapes, Bakersfield, Calif.-based Vanguard Direct is entering is fourth season growing and sourcing Peruvian grapes for sale in North America, according to Gene Coughlin, vice president of sales.

United Fresh and allied food and agricultural organizations are urging both President Trump and President-elect Biden to provide priority access to COVID-19 vaccines as they become available.

Take a look at all the things West Coast Produce Expo in one place.

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Litehouse featured two new brands at its virtual booth at the Nov. 9-13 West Coast Produce Expo.

Part 2 of The Packer’s research on sustainability explored attitudes toward packaging. 

The Packer’s research on sustainability explored attitudes toward packaging. 

Take a look at what you can expect to see today at The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo.

The consumer’s wild ride through the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, according to Steve Lutz, senior vice president of insights and innovations for Category Partners.

Take a look at all the things West Coast Produce Expo in one place.

Take a look at what you can expect to see today at The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo.

Walmart has increased its commitment to sustainability over the past 15 years and that track record continues to grow, according to Anabella de Freeman, the company’s senior manager for sustainable produce.

Only produce operators who are prepared to make adjustments to a changing market can expect to thrive, but there is much optimism about higher-trending consumer demand for fresh fruits and vegetables.

The Southeast Produce Council, Millen, Ga., has new dates for its annual show in 2021, with a Star Wars theme — Southern Exposure: The Rise of Produce.

Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews tell journalists in a live video press conference that Avocados from Mexico make a great game-viewing snack during football season — or anytime.

The idea worked the first time, so the Texas International Produce Association is bringing back the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s Golf Tournament at the Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton, CA was held on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 with a record turnout.  

Take a look at what you can expect to see today at The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo.

Plant City, Fla.-based Wish Farms office employees will meet in a treehouse in 2021.

Lipman, Immokalee, Fla., revealed its redesigned website in mid-October.