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Congress is allocating an additional $500,000 in federal funding on top of $1 million granted last year to expand the program into California.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Quest Resource Management CEO Ray Hatch discusses the importance of reducing food waste and the solutions his company provides to help reduce the amount of produce in landfills.
Peak volume of California cherries is expected on May 18 for the Dinuba, Calif.-based marketer.
From recycling to pollination education to planting trees, this Earth Month H-E-B says it will continue to support environmental stewardship initiatives across its business and in communities throughout Texas.
In his season forecast, Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist and president of World Weather, shared with USApple members how he sees a relatively favorable growing season.
In the heart of California’s vibrant strawberry-growing regions, anticipation is high for the 2024 season with industry insiders upbeat about crop quality and volume.
The Chilean Citrus Committee estimates that global citrus exports from Chile will reach 383,000 tons this season, a 4% decline from 2023.
Axiom Cloud recently closed on funding intended to accelerate the deployment of its artificial intelligence-powered module that detects refrigerant leaks without requiring any new onsite hardware or sensors.
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business has recognized Greg McNiff as the 2024 Food Industry Executive of the Year.
The story of Vidalia onions comes to national television in a two-part special airing April 12 and April 19.
The first of T&G Global’s premium new season Envy branded apples have departed Aotearoa New Zealand, bound for China.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agency has finalized updates, including expanded fruit and vegetable benefits, to foods prescribed to participants in the Women, Infants and Children program.
Distributors in Florida and North Carolina have recently been awarded Department of Defense contracts to supply fresh produce.
The Foundation for Fresh Produce announces the guest list for its Consumer Connection Conference in Phoenix, featuring retail dietitians, foodservice experts and influencers.
Red and yellow dragon fruit and rambutan are among fruit and vegetable supplier’s new offerings.
FMI exec Andy Harig highlights the March Consumer Price Index, showing no increase in food-at-home prices. Yet, challenges like volatile energy costs persist, affecting grocery prices, he says.
Stemilt Growers expects its California cherry season to start toward the end of April, translating to promotable volumes leading into Memorial Day and through early June.
Jordan James will fill the role held by Bruce Cox, who retired after 20 years with the company.
To learn top tips for merchandising and displays that drive Cinco de Mayo avocado sales, The Packer turned to the experts at the California Avocado Commission.
The award will be presented to BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. President and CEO Murray Driediger at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show’s awards brunch on April 25.
The foundation will fund 11 projects that tackle issues such as biodiversity, social issues, climate and more.
The omnichannel grocer says it is focussing on fresh, affordable food this World Health Day, highlighting its Guiding Stars program; buy one, give-back campaigns; and local sourcing for healthier choices.
The marketer doesn’t anticipate any gaps in its California cherry supply this season, says Chris Kurylo, vice president of strategic business development.
Proposals are being accepted through July 2 for projects that will help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners adopt and expand conservation strategies to enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis.
Mark Currie, former chief operating officer of Elevation Foods, will succeed the retiring Joe Caldwell and run Giorgi Mushroom, Giorgio Fresh and Giorgio Foods.
Nomination applications are due by May 1, 2024, for three seats with terms expiring in 2027 and one seat with a term expiring in 2025.
The vegetable seed breeder says it added marketing and project management to its combined North and Central American operations.
Massachusetts-based brand Morning Kiss Organic said it expects good supplies for the season, which runs through June.
Verdant Technologies is partnering with Sobeys Inc. on an innovation to eliminate ice from the Canadian grocer’s broccoli supply chain.
Available in a 40-pound carton or 2-pound bag, the Los Angeles-based grower-packer-shipper says the California flat sweet onions cater to both retail and foodservice customers.