The first test of a highly touted technology, avocados are the first commercially available produce item to be treated with the Apeel plant-derived post-harvest solution.
Index Fresh is using a new custom sales program, AvoConcepts Retail Design Studio, that goes beyond point-of-sale materials and similar support, with a plan that includes education and strategy.
Kingsville, Ontario-based Red Sun Farms took home some honors for its tomatoes and cucumbers in the 11th annual Leamington Greenhouse Vegetable Awards.
Leamington, Ontario-based NatureFresh Farms’ produce got some love in the 11th annual Greenhouse Vegetable Awards with a People’s Choice award and three Kids’ Choice awards.
Kingsville, Ontario-based Mastronardi Produce recently earned seven awards for its tomatoes and peppers at the 11th annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition.
Del Monte Fresh Produce has recalled vegetable trays at retail stores in six states, a week after health officials first alerted consumers the products might be contaminated with cyclospora parasites.
Remember a time before seedless watermelons? How many torpedoes have you lugged back in the day? Take a look back at these vintage watermelon displays and promotions.
Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle tackle the big topics of the week, including why grape prices are so high, what the latest farm bill progress has been, and what the most recent update is on a pre-cut melon recall.
Los Angeles-based World Variety Produce has recalled its 7-ounce Spicy Edamame because the included sauce packet contains the undeclared allergen Oyster Extract.
Consumer survey data from The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2018 reveals cantaloupe is nearly twice as popular with women compared with men, and sales of the melon skew heavily toward older, high-income consumers.
