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Local is king at the newest Whole Foods Market in Washington, D.C.’s historic Walter Reed development, where certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, plus offerings from local farms, abound.
The forecast and anticipated arrivals into the U.S. will continue to be lower than expected for the next two to three months, according to the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association.
Both Washington and Oregon potato output was down for the 2022 season, and prices have been elevated through mid-2023.
To mark the start of the Garden State’s peach season, New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher visited Larchmont Farms in Upper Pittsgrove, N.J., where he highlighted the Jersey Fresh stone fruit.
Despite a cold spring, Washington potato growers are anticipating a good crop for 2023, says Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington Potato Commission.
Fresh Solutions Network, the exclusive supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it plans to showcase its newly redesigned Side Delights Organic potatoes and onions at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit.
Tops Friendly Markets, a Williamsville, N.Y.-based full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania and Vermont, has promoted Cole Bickal to produce/floral specialist in its east region.
Food companies, along with public and private waste prevention advocates, are coming together to host a two-day hackathon contest to raise awareness and spur food waste innovation in Amsterdam from Sept. 20-21, 2023.
Retailers who carry Stemilt’s Artisan Organics cherries can benefit from impulse sales with a brand that delivers flavor and freshness, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
For every O Organics private-label brand product purchased in July, the company says it will donate a nutritious meal to a child in need.
Following the recent frosts and rains in Chile, the Citrus Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) has revised its export projections for the 2023-24 season.
The International Fresh Produce Association has developed a plethora of programs to help the industry comply with the latest food safety requirements.
Agricultural products agents from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture stay on top of the latest developments in the produce industry by attending numerous grower and industry events.
Keeping fruits and vegetables safe isn’t always a simple task, but there’s an arm of the produce industry that strives to help growers, packers, retailers and others do just that.
The Willard, Ohio, growing area had some extremely dry growing conditions this spring and early summer, but local growers say that helps them produce the best quality vegetables for their customers.
As the vast majority of meals were consumed at home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers learned how to enliven mealtime and snacks — with dips, dressings and marinades often playing an important role.
The grocer says it’s “serving up a welcome reprieve” for shoppers cooking out this summer — beating the national average cost of an Independence Day cookout and paying shoppers the difference.
Innovative packaging options are appearing on supermarket shelves every day as manufacturers create methods to present fresh fruits and vegetables in ways that are attractive, safe — and sustainable.
Summer Citrus from South Africa has started its shipping season with high-quality arrivals in the U.S., the group says.
Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak is collaborating with Minecraft and Kellogg’s to create a mini-meal snacking solution.
With its induction, Chiquita anticipates the planned implementation of the SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment 3.0 across its farms.
The USDA recently reviewed soybean, tomato, and potato plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they presented an increased plant pest risk compared to similar cultivated plants.
Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.
Anderson, who has served as executive vice president of GGNA since 2017, has been part of the GLOBALG.A.P. team since 2014.
Forty-four percent of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 said they were buying more locally grown produce than a year ago.
Stemilt Growers is offering its biggest and best dark sweet cherries in July under the Kyle’s Pick label.
Massachusetts-based brand Morning Kiss Organic plans to showcase new sustainable packaging and private-label products and promotions at the Organic Produce Show in July 2023.
Belgium-based Tomra Food has appointed Peter Lamb as vice president and head of sales for Tomra Fresh Food.
Purchases will be made with the purpose of encouraging the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce, the USDA says.
GLC Cerritos says it has a year-round supply direct from the grower, with the firm having more than 2,900 acres of hass avocados in key areas of Mexico with varying altitudes.