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By planting a diverse range of native plants and flowers, Rice Fruit Co. has created a thriving habitat for honeybees and butterflies, bats and other insects that feed on pests like the brown marmorated stink bug.
In a move that it says demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability, California Giant Berry Farms has appointed Justin Kosta as director of sustainability.
The state has had historic cool weather that delayed the onset of the state’s cherry bloom.
The company says it anticipates distribution activities will begin fall 2023 at the locations in central Salinas, Calif., with the long-term goal of accommodating all of its shipping needs.
The IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider specializing in the agriculture and food and beverage industries will be exhibiting and leading a session on robotic process automation.
While hoping to inspire others to give generously, the California-based companies have provided funds to local nonprofits that are working to meet thousands of affected residents’ needs.
The program started in Sinaloa in January and will transition to central Mexico in June.
The brand is adding a flavor already popular with its in-shell variety to its No Shells lineup.
Dynapro Transport, a Courchesne Larose Group company specializing in the transport of fruits, vegetables and dry goods, has acquired Quebec-based Transport TEB.
The Elgin, Minn.-based company says the program supplies apples that are custom packed in sizes and specifications that best meet retailers’ needs.
The farmer-owned citrus cooperative is supporting the inaugural April 8 Encore All-Star Games, featuring basketball talent from the Los Angeles region.
The new variety is typically sold from January through June; however, this year’s supply is projected to sell out early due to a rapid rise in popularity.
Despite the Golden State experiencing record rain followed by a levee break, a strong outlook remains for the upcoming crop.
Dana Graber joined FMI in 2016 as senior counsel for FMI’s government relations team, providing support to members through regulatory tracking, development of regulatory strategy and compliance assistance.
Beachside Produce, a full-line, year-round, grower-shipper of vegetables and strawberries, has expanded acreage of some of its core items this year, says Steve Adlesh, partner with the California-based company.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $450 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance clean energy demonstration projects on current and former mine lands.
Premier ProduceOne Inc., Dayton, Ohio, has been awarded a maximum $343.2 million contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to military and school customers.
The Packer is seeking input from organic produce marketers for its special organic produce coverage planned for the April 24 issue.
The Philadelphia-based company says the appointments will strengthen its leadership and enhance its capabilities in global operations, manufacturing, information technology, digital solutions and human resources.
There will be some harvest gaps for vegetable crops in the next few weeks but better supply is coming, says Crystal Chavez, marketing coordinator for Gold Coast Packing Inc., Santa Maria, Calif.
Agtech, farm robotics and growers are coming together this April for a traveling ag roadshow that spotlights farm innovations.
The 2023 Center for Produce Safety’s Research Symposium is set for June 20-21 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Ga.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased.
Retail per capita availability of fresh lemons jumped from 3.3 pounds in 2011 to 4.7 pounds in 2020, a gain of 42% during that time, according to USDA statistics.
The USDA reported total cherry shipments from California’s San Joaquin Valley in 2022 totaled 2,256 truckloads, down 59% from 4,442 truckloads in 2021.
The Illinois-based seed company is expanding its global footprint to include Feltrin Sementes, a Brazilian vegetable seed company serving small growers and gardens in over 40 countries worldwide.
NRGene and Philoseed are among seed companies reporting major progress toward widespread commercialization of a ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus) high-resistance trait in tomatoes.
Tom Coufal will be responsible for growing J&C Tropicals’ footprint in new markets throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Analysts expect South African citrus exports to the U.S. to grow in 2023 despite mixed production trends among citrus varieties, according to a USDA report.
Avocado volume during St. Patrick’s Day promotions grew by 20% and added more than 7.4 million units to the category compared with a year ago, the Hass Avocado Board reports.