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Produce and plant-based options are featured on the holiday menu, the company says.
With pomegranate season officially underway, the council says the fruit offers a pop of color, flavor and nutrition in holiday recipes.
The new benefit for Instacart+ members comes in response to consumer habits during the holidays, such as seeking last-minute gifts, decorations or an item or two for baking, the company says.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Some elements of the rapidly evolving retail landscape could be positive for produce, consultant Bill Bishop told California Fresh Fruit Association members March 26.
It’s Cinco Delicioso time, as Avocados from Mexico inspires consumers to kick their guacamole consumption into gear as Cinco de Mayo approaches.
Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based Good Foods is launching Avocado Mash, a blend of organic hass avocados, lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper.
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. and Del Monte Fresh Produce NA are collaborating to give retailers tools to extend the shelf life of bananas across the country.
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.
EASTERN WASHINGTON — For a company that took 21 years to release its first product to consumers, Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. is moving rapidly with expansion plans.
Monterey Mushroom plans to highlight its Let’s Blend products at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in Orlando by serving meatballs on the expo floor each day.
Retail consulting firm Brick Meets Click sees perishables as key to Amazon continuing to increase its share of online grocery spend.
Orora Packaging Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with Accu-Label.
With a $90-million investment, Bowery Farming plans to build large-scale indoor farms in cities across the country.
Sunset is packing its first winter crop of bright red-and-yellow striped Ahola peppers.
Retail produce managers take note: the Idaho Potato Commission’s 2019 retail display contest wants to send you away. To Hawaii.
USDA data reports rising truck rates to New York from various produce shipping districts.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is restricting California and New York businesses from operating in the industry, including meal kit company Chef’d, which closed abruptly last July when it ran out of funds.
World Waters LLC, Denver, is recalling 12 packs of WTRMLN WTR cold-pressed watermelon juice because of possible presence of soft plastic pieces in the bottles.
Dole is honoring fictional and real female superheros with a promotion centering on Captain Marvel and her alter-ego Carol Danvers.
Monterey Mushrooms, Watsonville, Calif., will showcase its Let’s Blend line of finely diced mushrooms at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2019 Southern Exposure expo.
Arctic ApBitz dried apple snacks are available through Amazon again, with a new variety.
San Francisco-based Fresh Solutions Network is positioning its Side Delights fresh potato brand in the trending “food as medicine” and plant-based menu movement.
Village Farms is adding Heavenly Villagio Marzano and Maverick Mix tomatoes to its organic offerings.
Mastronardi Produce, Kingsville, Ontario, has joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
Applewood Fresh Growers LLC, Sparta, Mich., has hired Brian Coates as director of business development.
A Produce Outlook Roundtable Luncheon will kick off the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2019 Convention & Expo.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has chosen the companies and individuals whose support of the Fruit & Veggies — More Matters brand to increase consumption in 2018 warrants special recognition.
The National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., is offering display bins to U.S. mango shippers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sesame Street characters could start popping up in convenience stores across the nation as part of the Eat Brighter! campaign.
Amazon has cut Whole Foods prices again, this time with a focus on fresh produce.