Latest News From Industry

Newsflash Roundup
7/29/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies to the Market & Changes

Caribbean Treasures Fruit & Vegetables LLC, Frahm-Fresh Produce and Fresh Port LLC are new companies to the Market. DMC Imports & Exports Inc., HMC Farms, Loving's Produce Co Inc. and Napoli Foods Inc. have updates.

Reducing food waste key focus for Treasure8

MONTEREY, Calif. - Reducing food waste is a key focus for Treasure8 LLC a San Francisco based startup that uses patented technology to dehydrate fruits and vegetables.

Newsflash Roundup
7/26/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies to the Market & Changes

GSC Distributor is new to the Market. All County Produce Inc, Bucks Fresh Produce LLC, Southern Corporate Packers Inc and Twin Tree Farms have changes.

New job board to increase STEM careers in agriculture
New job board to increase STEM careers in agriculture

Western Growers has released a Careers in Ag Job Center for careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics in agriculture.

Frieda’s launches well-being program
Frieda’s launches well-being program

Frieda’s Specialty Produce used a well-being program called Frieda’s Wellness Week to encourage employees to stay healthy.

A Century of Produce: Joseph Brennan, Allen Brock and Joe Brownlow
A Century of Produce: Joseph Brennan, Allen Brock and Joe Brownlow

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993. The Innovators highlights those who made significant industry developments in The Packer's second 50 years.

Newsflash Roundup
7/25/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies, Endorsement & Changes

Appalachian Orchard Company, Asian Pacific Market and Rainier Farmer Market Inc are new to the Market. Consumer Fresh Produce Inc has been Endorsed. JS Church Farm Inc., Sun Belle Inc and Ela Family Farms have updates.

Melon 1 Watermelon Salsa

Whether you make it spicy, tangy, or smokey, the beauty of salsa is that you can change-up ingredients and still keep the integrity of the dish.

Parents On-the-GO! Klondike Brands Save The Day!

You'll find that these Klondike Gourmet™ mini potatoes offer a big flavorful bite for such a cute, mini potato!

Caplan Family Business Scholarship deadline approaches
Caplan Family Business Scholarship deadline approaches

The 2019 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship applications are due Aug. 8.

Food Spotlight: Starr Ranch Cherries

The sweetest summertime snack may be small, but it carries a fierce punch of flavor.

Packer Insight - Don Goodwin talks industry trends

The Packer’s editor Tom Karst visits July 24 with Don Goodwin, president of Golden Sun Marketing.

A Century of Produce: Arthur W. Bodine and Othal E. Brand
A Century of Produce: Arthur W. Bodine and Othal E. Brand

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993. The Innovators highlights those who made significant industry developments in The Packer's second 50 years.

Newsflash Roundup
7/24/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Endorsements, New Companies & More

Crunch Time Apples Growers and Foods in Season Co have been Endorsed. Cocos Produce and Gold Avocados are new companies to the Market. B & P Fruit Co. Inc., and Papaya Produce and Groceries have updates.

Newsflash Roundup
7/23/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Endorsement, New Companies & Updates

Giumarra Companies has been Endorsed. First Choice Produce, Legend Brokerage Inc, Miracle Life Farm, Phawa LLC and Westfalia Fruit Marketing USA are new companies to the Market, and Updates.

PBH has the results from a new review of research that shows the effects of produce consumption on health.
Research review shows eating produce improves life expectancy, quality

PBH commissioned a wide-ranging review of research on produce and how consuming it affects health outcomes, and among the results of the review are that eating more produce reduces chronic disease risk.

Del Monte Fresh to showcase film-sealed fruit cups

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce will showcase Del Monte’s new film-sealed fruit cups at the July 26-27 Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference and Expo in Monterey, Calif.

USDA files administrative complaint against The Fruit Club

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against The Fruit Club, Sioux Falls, S.D., for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Newsflash Roundup
7/22/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: USDA Files Complaint & Endorsement

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against The Fruit Club, Organically Grown Company has been Endorsed. Good Farms, Tom Benigno Brokerage and Sam Ricelli Brokerage Inc are new companies to the Market & More.

A Century of Produce: Jack T. Baillie and Robert L. Berner
A Century of Produce: Jack T. Baillie and Robert L. Berner

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993. The Innovators highlights those who made significant industry developments in The Packer's second 50 years.

USDA sets date for industry advisory committee meeting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s fruit and vegetable industry advisory committee will meet Aug. 14-15 in Arlington, Va.

USDA removes eight fruit and vegetable standards 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is removing seven voluntary U.S. grade standards and one consumer standard for fresh fruits and vegetables from the Code of Federal Regulations.

A Century of Produce: John Shary, Charles Teague and Fred H. Vahlsing
A Century of Produce: John Shary, Charles Teague and Fred H. Vahlsing

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993. 100 Who Made a Difference, Foundation Builders focuses on individuals who helped shape the produce industry from its beginning.

Newsflash Roundup
7/19/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies to the Market & Updates

En Divina Luz and Supermercados Maximo Inc are new companies to the Market. CDS Distributing Inc, Columbia Fruit Packers Inc, Fagerberg Produce Co Inc, Southern Corporate Packers Inc & Steimilt Growers LLC have updates.

A Century of Produce: Daryl Arnold and Grady Auvil
A Century of Produce: Daryl Arnold and Grady Auvil

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993. The Innovators highlights those who made significant industry developments in The Packer's second 50 years.

Can potatoes ease anxiety and depression? 
Can potatoes ease anxiety and depression? 

Fresh Solutions Network, supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, is one of many fresh produce companies promoting recent research that shows a link between more vegetables and a better state of mind.

Viva Fresh accepting scholarship applications
Viva Fresh accepting scholarship applications

The Texas International Produce Association is accepting applications for its first scholarship program.

H-2A reform finds grower support
H-2A reform finds grower support

Growers and industry leaders are praising the Trump administration’s plan to overhaul the H-2A guest worker program, changing the way wages are determined and streamlining other parts.

Newsflash Roundup
7/18/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies to the Market & Updates

Dussel Farms, Binary Logistics Inc, Trinity Farms and Wholesale Pumpkins Direct are new companies to the Market. Global Specialty Produce Inc., Miami Tropical Wholesaler Inc., and Mirabel Inc. have updates.

Newsflash Roundup
7/17/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Endorsement, New Companies & Updates

Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc has been Endorsed. Exotic Farm S.R.L., M & A FLC and Warren Packaging are new companies to the Market. John Vena Inc., and Miami Tropical Wholesaler Inc., & Vitalis Organic Seeds have updates.

A Century of Produce: Henry W. Miller Jr. and Fred Read
A Century of Produce: Henry W. Miller Jr. and Fred Read

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993. 100 Who Made a Difference, Foundation Builders focuses on individuals who shaped the produce industry from its beginning.

Newsflash Roundup
7/16/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies to the Market & Changes

Intravision Greens USA Inc, Marohns Buffalo Marketplace Inc., Marohns Cokato Marketplace Inc.,Marohns St Michael Marketplace Inc., Raymon Produce are new companies to the Market. Mike Pirrone Produce Inc has changes.

Poll results: High concern of climate change
Poll results: High concern of climate change

Nearly half of those voting (in The Packer’s latest reader poll) express the highest concern of the effects of climate change, while the next highest vote shows 22% of readers having little or no concern.

UPDATED: H-2A regulatory reform proposal finally published
UPDATED: H-2A regulatory reform proposal finally published

(UPDATED, 11:38 a.m.)Taking a step to deliver on a 2018 promise, a proposed rule from the Trump administration seeks to update the way wage rates are determined for the H-2A agricultural guest worker program.

A Century of Produce: Donald M. Anderson and Lester V. "Bud" Antle Jr.
A Century of Produce: Donald M. Anderson and Lester V. "Bud" Antle Jr.

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993.The Innovators highlights those who made significant industry developments in The Packer's second 50 years.

PACA order lifted on Spring Creek Produce

Spring Creek Produce LLC, Greenfield, Tenn., has satisfied a reparation order issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Newsflash Roundup
7/15/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: PACA Sanctions, New Companies & More

Agro Torres Produce LLC and So Ono Food Products LLC had sanctions imposed by USDA. Spring Creek Produce LLC satisfied reparation order with USDA. Caribbean Harvest Inc and Earth Fresh Foods are new companies.

A Century of Produce: Clarence Kitchen and T.R. "Russ" Merrill
A Century of Produce: Clarence Kitchen and T.R. "Russ" Merrill

The following articles from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” were published in 1993. 100 Who Made a Difference, Foundation Builders focuses on individuals who shaped the produce industry from its beginning.

USDA sanctions Florida, Texas, Hawaii companies under PACA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three businesses for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Prepare for the United Fresh Washington Conference

The United Fresh Produce Association has a series of web seminars to prepare for the Washington Conference.

Newsflash Roundup
7/12/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Endorsement, New Companies & More

R E Golden Produce Co Inc., has been Endorsed. Huy Fong Foods Inc., Produce Solutions, Righetti Farms LLC, Ruben & Ruben Food Corp., and The Suter Company Inc. are new companies to the Market and Updates.

Fresh cherry crumble with goat cheese and honey

Your idea of ultimate comfort may be challenged this month with our Fresh Cherry Crumble recipe where creamy goat cheese and gooey honey compliment sweet cherries from Starr Ranch Growers.

Fresh Cherry Crumble With Goat Cheese and Honey

Your idea of ultimate comfort may be challenged this month with our Fresh Cherry Crumble recipe where creamy goat cheese and gooey honey compliment sweet cherries from Starr Ranch Growers.

FFVA counters USMCA campaign with #FairTradeForFarmers Day

The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Maitland, is designating July 12 as #FairTradeForFarmers Day, asking for the public’s help to resist the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Newsflash Roundup
7/11/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies, Endorsement & Updates

138-37 Food Corp., Almacenes Mexicanos NY Corp., Janet Food Corp., and YDW Produce Corp. are new companies to the Market. F C Bloxom Co. has been Endorsed. Farm To Table LLC and Hughes Produce Sales Inc. have updates.

Caplan Family Business Scholarship accepting applications
Caplan Family Business Scholarship accepting applications

Applications are being accepted for 2019 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships.

Robert Kasmire was a former extension vegetable marketing specialist with the University of California, Davis.
A Century of Produce: The Rising Importance of Temperature

The following article from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” was published in 1993. Robert Kasmire writes of the positive impacts made in the produce industry from the development of temperature control.

Newsflash Roundup
7/10/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Endorsements, New Company & Changes

Dalena Farms Inc., and Driscoll's have been Endorsed. Southern Grocers LLC is a new company to the Market. Fresh Global Produce Inc dba Bonanza Fresh Global, Grower Network LLC, and Pure Fresh have updates.

A Century of Produce: Foreword
A Century of Produce: Foreword

The following article from The Packer's “A Century of Produce,” was published in 1993. Here is the foreword of "A Century of Produce."

Newsflash Roundup
7/9/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies, Endorsement & Updates

Albas Citrus, Colorado Fast Food Products LLC and Fresh By Nature Inc. are new companies to the Market. Sweet Seasons LLC has been Endorsed. Marjaba Import & Export Corp and Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® have updates.