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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.
Mush Foods says chefs swapping the mushroom root blends into recipes, in place of some meat, can seamlessly enhance flavor and nutritional value, while improving cost and reducing the environmental impact in every dish.
While Mexican health officials temporarily closed the processing plant, they said its initial tests came back negative and another round of testing will be performed next month.
The Fowler, Calif.-based company says specialty citrus varieties are sought by shoppers aiming to incorporate fresh produce into New Year’s resolutions, while upcoming holidays can be used to market the citrus category.
The year-end results highlight the challenge facing regional grocers in growing e-commerce in today’s competitive environment.
Stop & Shop and Badger Technologies are partnering on a #MartyTheRobot special promotion at the National Retail Federation 2024 in support of the School Food Pantry Program at New York City-area schools.
While the U.S. Apple Association reports some movement of fresh and processing apples, the overall number of apples in holding still remains high.
The new and improved Upside Dashboard redefines measurement, giving retailers data needed to make decisions regarding industry changes.
Procurant, a software for retail grocers, said it will help the Salt Lake City-based retailer with greater connectivity and traceability of perishable goods.
Researchers seek integrated pest management solutions to control silverleaf whitefly, a devastating pest to vegetables.
Though retail prices for fresh produce were down compared with a year ago, the inflation rate for all consumer prices ticked higher in December, the Commerce Department reports.
Despite weather challenges this season, growers “look hopeful for ’24,” said Cynthia Haskins, president and CEO of New York Apples. “We have a good mix of different apple varieties that are out there ...”
Additions to the Geneva rootstock line are semi-dwarfing, productive and even fire blight resistant.
With a large crop in apple-producing states, like Pennsylvania, marketers say there is a need to boost consumption. “That will take some time and some effort,” said Chris Sandwick of Hess Bros. Fruit., Lancaster, Pa.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Kieran Ficken McNeice, director of sustainability programs with Measure to Improve, shares the trends poised to have a big impact on sustainability this year.
The Minnesota-based grower, packer and shipper of fresh carrots said its refreshed look will make its products pop in the produce aisle.
Nomination for six open seats open through Feb. 29. The seats include foreign producers, importers, first handlers and domestic producers.
The company has promoted its senior category manager to oversee its fruit produce category.