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KeHE Distributors says five primary macro trends underscore the importance of consumer preference for high-quality ingredients for a healthy lifestyle.
New developments at the Nogales, Ariz.-based company include year-round supplies of cucumbers and squash, said Steve Spence, director of sales.
Reusable packaging supplier IFCO has released its ESG Report 2024, giving an account of the company’s environmental, social and governance performance throughout IFCO’s fiscal year 2024.
The USDA announced Feb. 18 that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico has restarted and avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed.
Bard Valley Natural Delights says medjool dates surge in popularity during the holiday season, driven by their versatility in festive recipes and traditions.
George Gilvesy received the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, recognizing efforts to improve the produce industry in the province.
Questions about water availability have likely caused some produce growers to be conservative in the acreage they plant for the coming season.
The Bronx, N.Y., icon of the produce industry continues to evolve while maintaining its impact on communities.
How much of an impact major hurricanes and storms have had on this season’s crop remains to be seen.
The FruitGuys are delivering fresh fruit to offices around the U.S. — currently about 3,500 and growing.
Industry veteran Suzy Monford brings more than 25 years of experience to the specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community.
A smaller Honeycrisp crop provides ample opportunity for retailers to highlight high-flavor varieties such as SweeTango, Cosmic Crisp, Envy and more said the Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower, packer and distributor of tree fruit.
Plaintiffs argued the regulation is unconstitutional and extends beyond the reach of the Department of Labor’s statutory authority.
For the 2025 season, the company plans to increase its acreage in items such as cucumber, bell pepper and eggplant from West Mexico.
Attendees say the New York Produce Show is a great mix of new products and exhibitors, along with some of the big-city magic during the holidays.
At the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Robert Schueller of Melissa’s Produce offered a media presentation on produce trends to watch in the coming year.
The program with Molina Healthcare of Michigan will provide Instacart+ memberships and grocery stipends to help reduce birth outcome disparities.
The AI and robotics startup says a recent funding round will fuel the expansion of the GR-100 in North America and beyond.
Italian courts ordered a grower found to have illegal plantings of Bloom Fresh grape varieties to remove the vines.
After more than 100 years, the family-owned wholesaler on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market takes pride in its produce and the work of its people.
Attendance and exhibitors increased for this year’s Southwest International Produce Expo, and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is seeking to carry that momentum into the 2026 event.
RRD’s 2024 “Packaging & Labels Insight Report” notes that companies are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer demand.
The FDA encourages all retailers and distributors to sanitize all bins, displays and any areas that came in contact with the American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato S.A. de C.V.
Matthew Lund, who has worked on “The Simpsons” and Pixar movies “Finding Nemo,” “Toy Story” and “Up” will share how to use storytelling to boost business.
Between Big Game planning, New Year healthy eating promotions and the launch of retail-ready mango bags, the company says it’s entering a busy winter with an abundance of opportunities.
International New-Varieties Network will exclusively license the new variety, WA 64, which is a Pink Lady and Honeycrisp cross.
Instacart’s fourth annual Giving Tuesday campaign is supporting Partnership for a Healthier America and its mission to transform the food landscape in pursuit of health equity.
Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s senior vice president of operations, is set to succeed Stuart Aitken in the role.
During a career that started with selling produce out the back of a huckster truck, Pete Machi has left an indelible mark on the industry, says Consumer Fresh Produce Inc.
As the list continues to evolve, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly playing an active role in the cabinet selection.