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Produce advocates sought to connect and inspire retail dietitians at this year’s Food and Nutrition Conference and the Retail Registered Dietitian Immersion Event at the IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show.
With 2,900 acres of high-density avocado groves in Jalisco, Grupo Los Cerritos is the leading avocado exporter from Jalisco, says Sophia Cavaletto, sales representative.
The Packer caught up with Fair Trade USA founder and CEO Paul Rice at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the organization’s newly launched Produce Program Innovation.
Bloom Fresh, a premium fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries and raisins, says it’s taking proactive measures to safeguard table grape production as El Niño threatens vineyards across the globe.
Chilean table grape production will jump by nearly 15% in the 2023-24 marketing year, a new report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service says.
Bananas, plantains, yuca and a variety of tropical produce could be in short supply this fall because of excessive rain in South and Central America, said Billy Mascari, of Cedro Banana Distributors.
Later this month, San Joaquin Valley, Calif.-based Live Oak Farms is poised to begin importing product from its farming operations in Mexico to help complete a 52-week cycle of availability on green and red bell peppers.
Farmer-owned berry producer and marketer Naturipe Farms says it will have promotable volume of its jumbo blueberry pack Mighty Blues to close out the year.
KeHE Distributors, a distributor of natural, organic, specialty and fresh products, says it has “learned to navigate” the ever-evolving distribution landscape through a focus on pick rates, fill rates and flexibility.
The California Avocado Commission says it has successfully petitioned the USDA to remove hass avocados from the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the USDA are taking nominations for members of a new trade advisory group known as the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee.
Global specialty produce is a large category, but consumers unfamiliar with these items may hesitate to add them to their cart. That’s where signage, packaging and informed associates can help bridge the gap.
The new Thanksgiving Tracker from Circana suggests retailers should consider the power of promotions in maximizing produce sales and more this holiday.
Florida locations of Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets Inc. will participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Fresh From Florida program during the coming year.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports quantify methane emissions from landfilled food waste and update recommendations for managing wasted food.
Cotija Avocados is diversifying its offering into organics and value-added services, says Bryan Prihoda, president and chief financial officer of the hass avocado supplier.
Weather, labor shortages and geopolitical challenges are complicating the global fresh produce trade, but technological innovations and new products signal ample opportunities ahead, a new report says.
The competitive leadership program will enrich, connect and educate 12 mid-level produce and floral professionals through a series of in-person events over the next year.
The Omaha, Neb.-based company has joined FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by private-equity investment firm Wind Point Partners.
Edmonton, Alberta-based The Little Potato Co. is seeking to make the holiday season even brighter with its “A Little Holiday Happiness Is …” campaign.
For the avocado category to see continued growth at retail, it needs a strong presence around the perimeter of the store — not just the produce department, says Alvaro Luque, president and CEO of Avocados From Mexico.
John Freitas’ experience includes serving as vice president of sales and marketing for Fresh Origins and, most recently, head of foodservice for AeroFarms.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.
With all eyes on football, Naturipe is ready to support promotions that Avocados From Mexico is launching, says Andy Bruno, president of Naturipe Farms’ avocado division.
Dana, Calif.-based Stonehill Produce has a year-round supply of Mexican avocados and offers its customers trusted intelligence on the avocado outlook, says Keith Slattery.
The 2023-24 Mexican avocado season is expected to produce plentiful volumes of excellent quality for both conventional and organic avocados, says Monica Robles, Mission Produce’s director of Mexico sourcing.
Calavo’s packinghouses in Michoacán and Jalisco are “the foundation of our Mexican avocado sourcing programs,” says Peter Shore, vice president of produce management.
The “Remember, They’re Wonderful” campaign’s TV spots put an emphasis on the word “Wonderful” on the bag — and what consumers should expect inside.
The Southeastern onion and vegetable grower has raised funds through its Grower America’s Farmers program to provide scholarships and grants for the next generation of farmers through Future Farmers of America.
Bako Sweet is offering tips for and partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays.