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U.S. organic fresh produce imports experienced roughly 400% growth for selected commodities from 2012-13 to 2022-23.
The Houston-based national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has announced another year of partnership with Zespri Kiwifruit for the current 2023-24 school year.
A recently published white paper has outlined the economic impact, environmental stewardship, research and community investments by strawberry growers across California.
The produce industry’s mad merchandising skills are evidenced by the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s newly named winners in its annual Retail Merchandising Contest.
In the third quarter of 2023, organic outpaced conventional produce sales, seeing a 2% increase and a 1.9% rise in volume, according to the latest Organic Produce Performance Report.
The commission says the new direction is “focused on the California brand with an emphasis on targeting and investment efficiencies,” which also included the hiring of an in-house marketing manager.
The avocado producer and distributor has mapped out a plan to double its avocado ripening capacity and add mango operations to its distribution center in Dartford, England, by next spring.
International Fresh Produce Association has promoted Tamara Muruetagoiena to the newly created role of vice president of sustainability.
Sustainability experts share topics poised to make headlines in the year ahead.
The law firm said it filed the class action lawsuit in British Columbia on behalf of all persons of Canada, excluding Québec, who purchased or became ill from consuming cantaloupes involved in the salmonella outbreak.
The company is once again partnering with No Kid Hungry and will host its Share our Strength program to raise funds and awareness for children in need.
The cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets has named Dan Funk as its new president and CEO.
The USDA has awarded the university and Virginia Cooperative Extension more than $550,000 to help strengthen specialty crop production in the state.
For 2024-2025, Carlos Solf of Southern Specialties will serve as East Coast chair and Craig Rolandelli of Jacobs Malcolm & Burtt will be the West Coast chair.
A new School Nutrition Association survey report says economic, procurement and regulatory issues are obstacles facing school meal administrators as pandemic-era assistance comes to an end.
The Boise, Idaho-based company reported that digital and identical sales helped buoy its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2023.
The commission said it had searched for a new consumer marketing agency that could conduct both consumer advertising and consumer public relations activities.
Patrick Mills joins the commission as retail promotion director for the West and Canada following Kent Beasley’s retirement.
Company adds routes to the Northeast from Columbia, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador to boost supplies of bananas, pineapples, dragon fruit, mangoes and limes.
OTA says the leadership structure reflects the expanding vision of the trade association and the increasing opportunities and potential in the organic sector.
The autonomous agriculture solution company says the investment from Translink Capital and Catalyst Investors will boost its future plans.
Philadelphia-based Salix Fruits said its newest office in Singapore will help the company grow its presence in Asia.
The WIC program, which provides supplemental benefits to mothers, infants and children battling food insecurity, is at risk of funding being slashed as part of the arguments on federal spending.
The education suite empowers organizations to train their employees on key traceability concepts, prepare for incoming regulations, and take steps to reduce the impact of recalls.
The largest event in the country dedicated to fresh fruits and vegetables, held this year in Vancouver at the end of April, will co-locate with the International Sustainability Summit.
A new endowment is set to fund wellness programs for children in South Texas.
Programs include a one-stop shop for agricultural employers and employees, as well as leadership and education opportunities in agriculture for New York youth.
Most fresh citrus prices in early 2024 were comparable to year-ago levels and supply is primed for promotions in the winter months, industry sources report.
U.S. orange and grapefruit crops are forecast up in 2023-24 but lemon and tangerine crops are rated lower than a year ago, according to USDA crop production numbers.
The company says Antonio “Tony” Figueroa will play a pivotal role in elevating its risk management culture, with his extensive background in regulatory compliance and loss control and prevention.