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With ample supply and Earth Day nearing, the Wenatchee, Wash.-based packer, grower and distributor is offering tips on how retailers can capitalize on the growing interest in the organic category.
At $2.04 billion, the U.S. import value of bananas in 2023 was up 4% from 2022, according to USDA trade numbers.
Garden of Eden and Eden Gourmet Marketplace celebrated 30 years with a store re-opening in Gramercy Park, offering premium groceries and community discounts.
Rafael Lacaz Ruiz joins the team as a protected culture sales representative. He will focus on sales in the U.S. and Canada, according to the company.
The new floricane-fruiting variety is said to show excellent storage qualities and grow medium-to-large fruit.
The International Fresh Produce Association says the conference, set for May 1-2 in Phoenix, offers retail insights and networking with industry leaders.
The company plans to grow cherry tomatoes as well as a mix of conventional and organic produce at its 44-acre facility in Bonita, Ariz.
While still early in the season, Zespri said its latest supply estimate reflects the positive growing conditions seen across New Zealand in recent months.
Good fruit quality and an increase in demand helped the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer increase orchard gate returns for the 2023-24 season.
Retailers have several winning strategies to sell more mangoes, says Dan Spellman, director of marketing of the National Mango Board.
John Toner and Phil Gruszka have joined the organization as business development directors.
Following positive detections, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Texas Department of Agriculture established new quarantine areas and expanded existing quarantine areas.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, Omer Davidi, CEO of beehive technology platform BeeHero, shares how his company’s innovations help maximize crop yields for an important resource in the produce industry.
A weather-related bump in demand for truckload capacity pushed spot freight volumes to all-time highs for January, according to a report from DAT Freight & Analytics.
A proposed rule from the USDA would implement a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee to increase the assessment rate by 3 cents.
The company, which hauls fresh and frozen food, has adopted Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet telematics solution across its 39-trailer fleet.
After months of restoration, the Delano, Calif., store is set for a grand reopening May 1, featuring festivities to go along with a fresh look and enhanced shopping experience.
Concerns about inflation have shifted Rabobank’s forecast of the first Federal Reserve rate cut this year from June to September, with the number of cuts projected to decrease.
Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have introduced the Specialty Crops Security Act, which would give industry stakeholders more opportunity for input on specialty crop block grants.
With the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show underway, Chiquita says it is spotlighting the “Chiquita Difference” through its vibrant presence within the Canadian market.
The California Strawberry Commission recently partnered with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce to honor members of the strawberry industry.
The partnership is highlighting the sustainable Grilled Portabella Mushroom and Swiss Sub with special social media content.
Kenneth Fox died April 17 at age 91, the McAllen,Texas-based flexible packaging company announced.
Good-quality spring table grapes now are arriving from Mexico’s Jalisco growing area, and U.S. grape shipments from California’s Coachella Valley should get started in May.
Kroger and Albertsons have modified a divestiture agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to address antitrust concerns.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower says Bahama Bombs are a bright orange grape tomato on-the-vine that boasts a sweet flavor and vibrant tropical hue.
The grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is poised to welcome the industry on its home turf of Vancouver, British Columbia, at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, April 23-25.
Grower-shippers of organic produce appear to be surviving, if not thriving, despite such challenges as inflationary pressures, supply shortages and skyrocketing labor costs.
Albertsons Cos. revealed fiscal year 2023 results showcasing sales growth, increased digital sales and a rise in net income, with its CEO emphasizing the company’s focus on its omnichannel strategy.
The USDA plans to buy the fruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.