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The organic sweetpotato marketer has seen ideal growing conditions to wrap up the growing season, says Pat Bayor, vice president of sales and purchasing.
Sustainability stole the show at numerous booths at the recent Fruit Attraction in Madrid, where global avocado company Westfalia took a fun, whimsical and practical approach to the subject.
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.
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.
The assessment evaluates pest risk presented by lemons, grapefruit, mandarins and sweet oranges from Botswana into the U.S. for consumption.
Two new programs are designed to help specialty crop growers gain access to processing facilities following a natural disaster and expand market opportunities.
A new report from Zilliant highlights strong interest in transparency and personalized pricing.
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.
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.
Russell Hamlin, president of farming operations for the Bakersfield, Calif.-based grower of vegetables, will advise on Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Issues.
A finding in Fulton County makes the state the 18th in the country with active populations of theinvasive species.
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.
Will Regan joined the company in 2018 and was named to his most recent position, director of commercial finance and profitability, in 2022.
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.
Growers are pushing ahead on assessments and recovery from the storm’s “unfathomable” devastation.
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.
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.