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For 2023, the USDA reported that 35.2% of the U.S. fresh vegetable supply was provided by imports, down from 35.4% accounted for by imports in 2022 but up from the 32% import share in 2018.
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.
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 produce company specializing in potatoes, carrots and onions says it now has nine packing facilities in Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.
The Atlanta-based pizza franchise has added Idaho Potatoes to its appetizer line-up, available now through Dec. 29 at participating locations.
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.
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.
In time for Farm to School Month this October, campuses across the state are celebrating its impact on child nutrition as school districts serve more school meals featuring California-grown fruits and vegetables.
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 Super-Est Market’ brand campaign reintroduces Lidl US as a value grocer.
The foodservice and food retailing industries have supplied more than $2.1 trillion worth of food each year since 2021, reaching $2.6 trillion in 2023, according to a USDA report.
The document from nutrition and food tracking app MyFitnessPal discusses food tracking as one potential tool to understand the relationship between mood and food choices.
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms will highlight its commitment to sustainability and superior berry breeding at this year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta.
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.