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The Arizona LGMA, California LGMA and Yuma Safe Produce Council say the shared online platform is a learning management system that provides free training.
May is National Salad Month, and it seems U.S. consumers already have a jump on enjoying these light, healthful treats. Here’s what retail data shows about consumer preferences when it comes to a dish of leafy greens.
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade invalidated a 2019 determination by the Department of Commerce that exporters of fresh tomatoes had “dumped” product into the U.S. from Mexico.
Sustainability was a hot topic with numerous exhibitors at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show, April 23-25.
As Bernardo Muñoz moves from directing the Trade Office of Peru in New York to Shanghai, Diana Pita will step into the role, emphasizing U.S. interest in Peruvian products and promoting exports and culture.
The registry will require plastic resin manufacturers, producers of plastic products and service providers to report the quantity and types of plastic placed on the market and how that plastic moves through the economy.
Come along for The Packer’s virtual booth visits from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show.
The regulation also introduces new requirements for packaging minimization, minimum recycled content in plastic packaging, re-use targets for packaging, and bans certain packaging formats, according to a USDA summary.
Kellen Stailey Martin will lead the company’s marketing strategy and implementation, as well as oversee the marketing team.
Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky banners will use Instacart’s Caper Cart, FoodStorm and Storefront Pro solutions to create omnichannel shopping experiences.
The Hass Avocado Industry Board Leadership Development, or BOLD, program has graduated 12 new leaders.
Ian Bates, partnership director for Two Sides U.K., said in the release that the group’s partnership with PulPac will help Two Sides communicate the sustainable story of fiber-molded packaging.
The recalled walnuts were sold in bulk 25-pound packages to distributors in California and Washington.
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has praised the release of two separate farm bill frameworks by the chairs of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees.
The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer has recognized Canadian greenhouse grower Village Farms Fresh as a “Giga Guru” through its sustainability initiative “Project Gigaton.”
Flavor and innovation were inextricably linked at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 23-25.
Consalo Family Farms has generations of success with New Jersey produce.
The health halo for berries continues to shine brightly.
Sustainability efforts, ample volumes of produce and season kickoffs were among the highlights of some of the exhibitor booths at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show.
Schnucks Markets named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights.
Brad Schuler, a 25-year veteran of the global brand, to helm the global company and see the introduction of enterprise software with AI capabilities, new production assets and more.
Matt Zapczynski brings experience as a produce buyer for a wholesale grocery distributor.
The California Strawberry Commission convened its annual legislative reception, fostering dialogue between growers and legislators.
Exhibitors at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show talked about upcoming seasons, renewed connections and new packaging during the event held April 23-25.
The Williamsville, N.Y.-based grocer has acquired five store locations that had been owned and operated by Supermarket Management Inc., one of the company’s longstanding franchise partners.
“Organic has proven it can withstand short-term economic storms,” said OTA co-CEO Tom Chapman. “Despite the fluctuation of any given moment, Americans are still investing in their personal health ...”
Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Fresh Farms had such a good response to its grape category management program and Candy variety table grape promotion last season that the company plans to bring back an expanded version.
Naturipe Farms will offer conventional and organic options of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries this spring and summer, says Ashley Finster.
Berries are rising to the occasion, according to a recent USDA Specialty Crop Retail Report.
New packaging rules adopted by the European Parliament raise serious trade and food safety concerns, says the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods.