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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.
Apeel says it has significantly reduced food waste and its associated environmental impacts with its plant-based technology that creates a natural protective shield around produce.
This summer, Mission Produce says it will be sourcing avocados from California, Mexico and vertically integrated farms in Peru — and mangoes primarily from Mexico, with supplemental volume from Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Rawls Neville has worked with G&R Farms since 2015 in a storage and packing relationship through his previous businesses.
Holding the No. 99 position, the full-line grocery store in Northern California’s latest recognition marked its 18th year on the list.
The program offers enhanced benefits, including double points earning, automatic cash off and personalized deals for Albertsons Cos.’ 38 million loyalty members across its stores.
Prior to joining the foodservice distributor, Kevin Vogt served as the managing director at the Swanson Family of Cos.
As Cinco de Mayo approaches, produce companies and retailers are preparing promotions to boost sales of fresh fixings for guacamole, tacos, burritos and other Mexican food favorites.
With over 100 attendees focused on trade issues, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas concluded its Spring Policy Summit in late March.
The USDA is seeking public input on modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee.
The USDA is seeking nominees for 10 grower members and 10 alternate members for the Citrus Administrative Committee.
The Canadian greenhouse grower said promotional strategies around its new Sweet S’naps peppers include high-graphic displays, shipping cartons and packaging to reinforce snackability.
Jeffrey Cree, director of supply chain data ops and standards for ADUSA Procurement, and Andrew Kennedy, principal traceability adviser for New Era Partners, discussed a plan for FSMA 2024 at GS1 US’s annual conference.
Greenhouse-grown fruit and vegetable company Village Farms Fresh says the integration of AI-driven solutions, such as Blue Radix, is helping improve efficiency and quality.