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Plant City, Fla.-based Wish Farms has announced the completion of a large solar project at its Plant City headquarters.
Five $5,000 grants will be given to schools that are bringing awareness to nutrition and exposing students to a wider variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Durham, N.C.-based Certified B Corporation, organic grower-packer-shipper, has named Natasha Goldstein chief financial officer.
Led by newer varieties, Chilean table grape production for the 2023-24 season will grow 5%, according to an industry estimate.
Florida’s 2023-24 citrus crop should be significantly more robust than last season’s, according to the latest USDA forecast.
Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases.
The state’s 2023-24 tomato acreage should be similar to last season’s, but volume should be up because Hurricane Ian put a damper on production last year, said Michael Schadler of the Florida Tomato Exchange.
As the companies report seeing a healthy growing season throughout the Pacific Northwest and Wisconsin, a “fun-focused” retail campaign is set to embrace the emerging “Friendsgiving” trend.
Braga Fresh and climate tech start-up Agrology were recently honored with the IFPA’s Science and Technology Circle of Excellence award for achievements measuring soil health and quantifying regenerative ag outcomes.
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and investment platform FoodShot Global are hosting a research challenge with funding awards to promote sustainable agriculture innovation focused on water.
Sun World International recently took to New York City to officially debut its Autumncrisp brand grapes’ global consumer marketing campaign.
The Packer caught up with Gem-Pack Berries on camera at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the company’s strong growth and family-focused approach.
Dale Murden, president of the trade association Texas Citrus Mutual, shares an outlook for fresh citrus output and how it compares with last season.
From the last week of October through the end of the year, grocers can participate in MountainKing’s Butter Potato Bash by merchandising the company’s 5-pound Butter Reds, 5-pound Butter Golds and 5-pound Butter Creams.
The partnership, leveraging advanced analytics and insights, can help streamline customers’ day-to-day activities around forecasting and purchase orders, according to a news release.
Utopia Foods Inc. of Glendale, N.Y., announced Oct. 23 that the company is recalling all lots within expiry of Qilu Enterprise-branded, 200-gram (7-ounce) packages of enoki mushrooms.
For many of the foodservice buyers on a recent harvest tour hosted by the Idaho Potato Commission, there was one aspect of Idaho russet potatoes that they kept returning to as they explored the dusty fields of potatoes.
Avocados From Mexico celebrated its 10th anniversary at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 19-21, with a VIP event in its booth.
“Our Centre of Sales and Marketing Excellence is the gateway to all of our major markets ... and it was brilliant we could have our growers join us for this important event,” said Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson.
The USDA says it will establish a Regional Agricultural Promotion Program and expand federal procurement of U.S. agricultural products aimed at bolstering specialty crop exports and addressing food insecurity globally.
GrubMarket has acquired PA China Farm, a provider of specialty fruits and vegetables.
Mexico accounted for most U.S. avocado imports, and the volume of Mexican avocados increased 23% from 2017-18 to 2022-23.
Burns joins sitting co-Chairs Mike Joyner, Dave Puglia and Kam Quarles in providing direction for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance as it works to advance its priorities in the reauthorization of the farm bill.
Stemilt Growers produces nearly 30% of its apples and about 15% of its pears organically, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer.
Made from pomegranate fruit rinds and used in beverages, plant-based foods and beauty products, POMxL has recently earned a third-party Upcycled Certified seal.
“Innovation” was the word on everyone’s lips at the International Fresh Produce Association’s high-energy and well-attended Global Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 19-21.
CMI Orchards’ recent partnership with Starr Ranch Growers adds exceptional organic fruit to an already impressive portfolio, says Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer.
The purpose of the pilot program is to improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency by addressing challenges agricultural employers face with labor shortages and instability, the USDA says.
Storage sheds may not be bursting at the seams with organic produce in the St. Louis area, but it’s available if you look hard enough.
IFPA’s bustling Global Produce and Floral Show brought together members from the fresh produce supply chain from more than 60 countries and featured over 1,160 exhibiting companies, including 157 first-timers.