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The company says Chief Operating Officer Jason Te Brake will succeed outgoing CEO Daniel Mathieson, who is leaving Zespri to join Driscoll’s, effective July 1.
The Leamington, Ontario, greenhouse industry has experienced “very minimal growth” since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Richard Lee blames some of the falloff to lack of support from all levels of government in Canada.
European citrus distributor Fontestad says it has implemented the AgroFresh Control-Tec Eco system as part of its ongoing sustainability initiatives.
The association gave $5,000 in grants to five schools to support initiatives that highlight fruits and vegetables and healthy eating.
From new products to new promotions, exhibitors at WCPE enthusiastically connected with customers and potential customers to share the latest fresh produce innovations at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa.
In response to a positive sample, Fresh Start Produce Sales recalled its standard cucumbers sold in several states.
The Growers Co. president and CEO is set to receive Western Growers’ highest recognition of achievement, which is given to individuals who have contributed extensively to the agricultural community.
Frank Burkhardt previously held roles at Holcim, L’Oréal Switzerland and Proctor & Gamble and will promote the importer’s new sustainable brand in Europe, Trudi’s.
Produce veteran Mike Ciaramella has joined the Tempe, Ariz.-based wholesaler.
Albertsons Cos., with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is celebrating 10 years and $297 million raised for its Nourishing Neighbors charitable program dedicated to fighting hunger.
In a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, Instacart and Harris Poll show which stone fruit consumers favor and their unique buying habits.
The Idaho Potato Commission has named the grand prize winners of the 33rd annual 2024 Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest. All participants received barbecue toolkits, with winners receiving cash prizes.
At the recent Sustainable Produce Summit, panelists on the “Biodiversity and the Future of Food” session looked at current requirements and broader implications in the supply chain.
Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been honored as the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year winner.
Organizers say the Produce for All Leadership Summit will bring together leaders from across the food, food equity and health spectrums for resource sharing and to create a plan to increase produce consumption.
The Orlando, Fla.-based garlic provider also is celebrating its 75-year journey with a chance for consumers to win a flavor-focused vacation to New Orleans and receive an e-cookbook with favorite meal ideas.
Of those surveyed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, 37.3% reported buying cabbage in the past year. See how that compares to the 2023 and 2022 surveys and which consumers most frequently said they bought cabbage.
Cash-Wa Distributing Co. of Kearney, Kearney, Neb., has been awarded a maximum $47.3 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and reservations.
The Atlanta-based pizza franchise has added Idaho Potatoes to its appetizer line-up, available now through Dec. 29 at participating locations.
Union head vows to stay on strike ‘as long as necessary’ as strike halts the flow of goods ranging from bananas to beef, pork and poultry, to industrial materials, leading to potential shortages and price hikes.
With consumer protection the top priority, Roger Hancock of Recall InfoLink says food businesses also need to do everything possible to minimize the direct and indirect economic fallout from recalls.
Yelloway One is a banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka, two diseases that have cost the banana industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
The USDA has outlined federal resources available to help farmers, families and communities recover from Hurricane Helene, including programs for impacted producers, rural development support and nutrition assistance initiatives.
The board’s team recently returned to the Marine Corps Marathon to tout watermelon as a hydrating fruit for runners and a healthy option for anyone.
From September 2023 to August 2024, U.S. fresh potato exports to Mexico climbed by 20% compared with the previous season.
The organic sweetpotato marketer has seen ideal growing conditions to wrap up the growing season, says Pat Bayor, vice president of sales and purchasing.
The company’s booth will feature its refreshed brand identity and showcase a variety of products and services and the Global Produce and Floral Show this month in Atlanta.
The assessment evaluates pest risk presented by lemons, grapefruit, mandarins and sweet oranges from Botswana into the U.S. for consumption.
With bold flavors and high eye-appeal in-store, retailers can build a premium apple program around this ruby red, juicy, sweet and tangy apple with an explosive, loud crunch, says Honeybear Brands.
The childhood nutrition brand is committing to source and pay premiums on produce from Equitable Food Initiative-certified suppliers.