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The Yakima, Wash.-based company has added John Skadorwa to its leadership team.
The Oppenheimer Group is celebrating its 165-year legacy of delivering exceptional quality fruits and vegetables to customers worldwide.
The Soledad, Calif.-based company will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand at the 2023 OPS in Monterey, Calif.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the USDA.
After erratic spring weather, onion crop prospects in the Columbia Basin shared by Washington and Oregon have improved to strong levels.
The Chicago-based company has hired Raul Jaramillo to spearhead global expansion.
Adopting a new, resealable lidding film has enabled Earthbound Farm to reduce plastic use by 35%, says the organic grower.
Washington cherry season is in full swing, and a robust cold chain is helping Stemilt Growers deliver fruit with consistent flavor, size and quality the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer says.
Whether you’re looking for apples, sweet corn, squash, onions, snap beans or a host of other items, you’ll find ample supplies out of New York state this summer.
Sarah Burns comes to Stemilt following a four-year tenure at FreshSource and 13 years working in sales at Earthbound Farm.
This year the asparagus trade organization created opportunities to connect with consumers through digital, in-store and collaborative marketing campaigns.
Fabbri Group, an international specialist in automatic food packaging systems, is partnering with Bizerba to provide a comprehensive solution for weighing, pricing, packaging and labeling processes.
Grigg is leading global market expansion and overseeing the supply chain for the Chicago-based berry marketer and distributor.
When Milton, N.Y.-based Hudson River Fruit Distributors kicks off its new season in August, it will mark the 60th year the company has been shipping apples to retailers and some foodservice establishments.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s new director of production and environmental policy has experience in advocacy and government affairs along with a Department of Labor and USDA public service background.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against GoGreen Farms Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The Autocado aims to take some of the labor out of making Chipotle’s guacamole.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows injury and illness rates for these establishments are higher than in private industry overall and, in some sectors, more than twice the rate of private industry.
Agribusiness IT consulting firm and security provider ZAG Technical Services offers resources and expert tips for professionals traveling this summer for work or pleasure.
Bringing together fresh produce industry professionals with a passion for organics, Organic Produce Summit 2023 kicked off with field tours and a welcome reception followed by educational sessions and a trade show.
The Washington onion crop for Seattle-based F.C. Bloxom Co. is on track for a strong year, says William F. Bloxom, an owner of the company.
Boosting optimism in the economy, June retail prices showed year-over-year inflation slowed to 3%.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based International Fruit Genetics LLC will soon be acquired by an ag innovation group based in Spain, according to a news release.
The USDA will invest $300 million to improve measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration in climate-smart agriculture and forestry.
The summer promotion will offer shoppers a chance to win prizes and feature a variety of content and campaigns to boost South African citrus.
“2023 has been a tumultuous year for the horticulture industry globally,” the report says.
With major investments in farming, branding, packaging and people, the organic produce industry is more vibrant than ever — all of which was on display at the Organic Produce Summit 2023 in Monterey, Calif.
Robinson Fresh has been awarded The Grand Lion for Good Vendor Award from retailer Food Lion for its support of hunger relief projects and commitment to driving efficiencies across the fresh produce supply chain.
Plant-health officials from both countries will meet in Japan on Sept. 25-26 to discuss the issue.
AgroFresh is expanding its global footprint and post-harvest product offerings to include preservation for table grapes and berries with the recent addition of South Africa-based Tessara.