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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.
Shawn Munsell, chief financial officer for the Santa, Paula, Calif.-based grower-shipper, will depart for a new opportunity and James Snyder will return to the company to fill the role.
Aldi’s Charcuterie Chalet in Chicago will offer a festive showcase of affordable holiday hosting ideas, featuring fresh produce, charcuterie creations and interactive experiences for guests.
Growers are pushing ahead on assessments and recovery from the storm’s “unfathomable” devastation.
Get the inside scoop on educational sessions, activities and events at The Packer’s upcoming West Coast Produce Expo and Sustainable Produce Summit.
U.S. imports of fresh fruits from January through May surged 13% compared with a year ago, according to new statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 revealed that 26% of consumers said they purchased mangoes in the past year.
U.S. 2021 import values for fresh produce commodities from Mexico exceeded double-digit gains for a long list of fruits and vegetables compared with 2020 data, according to USDA trade statistics.
Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here’s a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations.
Avocados are a hit at retail, ranking first among items shoppers said they bought in the past 12 months that they didn’t buy previously, according to The Packer’s 2018 Fresh Trends.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed that watermelon remains popular among shoppers. See how that looks across various consumer segments.
The value of U.S. tomato imports from Mexico from October 2022 through September 2023 reached $2.7 billion.
Most shoppers see the practice of reducing a food product’s quantity or size while keeping the same price as common, but doing so could cause consumer resentment, according to a recent Purdue University report.
Supported projects will increase the quality and quantity of pollinator habitat for monarch butterflies, rusty-patched bumble bees and other native pollinators, says the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Seven items for the holiday spread dropped in price this year, such as sweetpotatoes and a vegetable tray of carrots and celery, according to the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving dinner survey.
While the initial Series B round was announced in February, the company said continued interest led it to increase its capital.
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture says it will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of the nation’s food supply.
Formerly the company’s president of sales, Jim Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.
The grocer says nearly $300,000 raised via customer contributions will aid those recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Five vendors have been awarded contracts to supply apples for the nearly $600,000 purchase.
The company said the honor is a celebration not only of Coleman’s leadership, but also of the culture and values that define Equifruit.