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With five greenhouse locations in central Mexico, Globalmex International said it has been harvesting its roma tomato crop for over a month, yielding exceptional results.
“It is still in development, but what we’re heading toward is giving just a little more personality to pears, a bit more fun,” Jim Morris, marketing and communications manager for the Pear Bureau Northwest, said Aug. 21.
The California-based grower-packer-shipper says its Nature’s Bounty Organic navel oranges are poised for an “impressive harvest” thanks to abundant sunshine and improved growing conditions.
The company fundraises for the Mathison Family scholarship, Stemilt Growers scholarship and the Thomas K. Mathison scholarship for students with ties to Washington’s tree fruit industry who are pursuing a college degree.
Idaho potatoes and Shuman Farms sweet onions were featured during a “rooted rivalry” tailgate during a recent college football game.
The program helps support FFA students with scholarships and grants, providing more than $450,000 in its nine-year existence.
The specialty foods distributor says adding the new 100,000-square-foot facility enhances its ability to serve customers throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Chief Commercial Officer Roger Wheeler is set to assume role as brand president for Stop & Shop, with Gordon Reid sharing plans to retire in 2025.
In April 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter to the U.S. State Department and other agencies urging a halt to imports of avocados from deforested land.
Mission Produce’s AvoIntel report analyzed data from six months of a national retailer’s participation in the program, tracking household penetration and purchase frequency compared to its nonripe divisions.
The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is also coordinating volunteer events at organizations focused on food insecurity, as part of Publix Serves Week.
Frutura spoke with The Packer about Agrícola Don Ricardo’s B Corp certification, sustainability and progress in its platform by baselining data companywide.
A recent webinar looked at the potential implications of the Food Traceability Final Rule, which goes into effect January 2026.
The program is an opportunity for farmers to highlight their Farm to School efforts and to help feature Jersey Fresh produce in local school meals.
In tandem with Hunger Action Month, the Midwest-based grocer is spotlighting support for local communities through shopper and employee-driven initiatives to build a healthier future and lessen food insecurity.
The annual Fan Favorites survey reveals 13 Aldi items spotlighted in shopper voting nationwide.
The Yorkville, Ill. site is the first of three regional hubs the company plans to open in 2024.
The produce company specializing in potatoes, carrots and onions says it now has nine packing facilities in Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.
During a November webinar, Circana provided 2024 trends data for fresh — including produce — with insights into multicultural consumers and a focus on value-driven shoppers.
Florida growers suffered a three-hurricane season in 2024, and growers and researchers are still tallying losses from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
Buoyed by great weather and good volumes, retailers will have plenty of ways to promote Southern Hemisphere summer fruit.
Elephant House PR will lead consumer media public relations efforts the fresh dip company.
Forecast orchard gate returns have increased for all categories other than RubyRed kiwifruit at a per-tray level, according to the company’s November forecast for the 2024-25 season.
The fresh produce is set for distribution to The Emergency Food Assistance Program and other related domestic food assistance programs.
President-elect Donald Trump taps Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary, signaling tariff-heavy trade strategy.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based produce supplier says the additions will bring new capabilities and expertise to the organization’s rapidly evolving portfolio of brands and offerings.
Brandi Smith has over two decades of experience in accounting, finance and business management, as well as expertise in supporting complex agricultural organizations and driving financial insights.
A finding in Fulton County makes the state the 18th in the country with active populations of theinvasive species.
Russell Hamlin, president of farming operations for the Bakersfield, Calif.-based grower of vegetables, will advise on Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Issues.
Will Regan joined the company in 2018 and was named to his most recent position, director of commercial finance and profitability, in 2022.