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Freshouse II LLC, Salisbury, N.C., is recalling citrus and potatoes that were packed on equipment on which Listeria monocytogenes was detected during routine testing.
Ayco Farms, Pompano Beach, Fla., has seen a “substantial increase” in demand for bagged asparagus from retail customers who are acting on changes in consumer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, Calif., established the HarvestSelect box program for retail outlets to give convenient and fast options to consumers who want to reduce time spent in stores during the pandemic.
South Mill Champs, Kennett Square, Pa., has added a third operation to its company with the acquisition of Loveday Mushroom Farms, Winnipeg, Manitoba, said Michael Richmond, vice president of sales.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program is doing its part to make sure that the state’s fruits and vegetables are top of mind for consumers in the region.
Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle bring you up to speed on the big stories of the week, from Hurricane Hannah damage to a new proposed organic rule to the latest on the new Produce Artist Award Series.
Costco's Frank Padilla will join Category Partners' Steve Lutz in an Organic Produce Network discussion, moderated by OPN co-founder Tonya Antle, about organic produce sales and consumer behavior in 2020.
Taylor Farms Texas, Dallas, has recalled seven products and the USDA has issued a public health alert for six other items from the company because they all contain onions linked to a salmonella outbreak.
Fresh produce dollar sales at retail remained elevated more than 10% above year-ago levels in late July as more consumers reported worrying about the coronavirus pandemic.
Produce-focused nonprofit Brighter Bites has partnered with 99 Cents Only Stores on a produce coupon program to help families in need in Mesquite, Texas.
Episode 10 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Mike Tipton, vice president of produce for St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets, about the company's new EatWell store format.
Vidalia onion grower G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga., is celebrating its 75th anniversary, kicking off a consumer campaign featuring the Dasher family’s legacy and Peruvian sweet onions.
The Packer's Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle bring you up to speed on a few of the notable stories of the week, from innovative programs by retailers to the latest on the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
The trend for fresh produce consumption continues to spiral upward, even though the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 has skewed purchases heavily on the retail side, suppliers say.
Dole Food Co., is adding recipes and videos, social media content and digital downloads to its summer promotion of unfamiliar fruits and vegetables through Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” and “Monsters University.”
Beyond the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer of 2020 might well be seen as something of a turning point for the United Kingdom in terms of international trade relations.
Hatch chiles are back, and Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Los Alamitos, Calif., will have its certified authentic Hatch chile packs available at retailers.
When history appears to repeat itself, we must ask ourselves what we can learn. Per the FDA, fresh produce has been recalled about 40 times since 2017 – mostly fresh-cut, mostly involving Listeria monocytogenes.
U.S. imports of Peruvian asparagus arrive year-round, but peak supplies are expected beginning in September and continuing through the balance of the year.
Tops Friendly Markets has moved away from foam produce trays and has switched to a local supplier of greenhouse-grown tomatoes as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the company’s environmental impact.
PBH and FMI have joined forces to create resources that will allow industry marketers to promote both National Fruit & Veggies Month and National Family Meals Month, which are both in September.
Fresh produce dollar sales at retail climbed again in mid-July as higher numbers of COVID-19 cases prompted many states to reimpose restrictions on restaurants.
The California Table Grape Commission has a multi-media promotion California Goodness Matters, asking consumers to support the state’s growers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
