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Steve Wright, who has retail experience at Tops Friendly Markets and Spartan stores, joins the company as vice president of sales.
Following a positive test result in Michigan, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based grower recalled 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold in retail supermarkets.
As part of its support for health and wellness initiatives, the Valencia, Calif.-based citrus cooperative said the collaboration aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and provide valuable resources to those impacted by the disease.
A hearing to decide the fate of a preliminary injunction by the Federal Trade Commission started this week.
The USDA and the U.S. trade representative’s office are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees.
E-commerce is driving market share of total grocery retail sales, almost doubling to 11.8% of total grocery sales in 2023, according to a new report from Agriculture Canada.
Since the program’s inception in 2012, Tops Friendly Markets has donated more than $1.9 million to over 1,000 participating schools.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says the program helps fellows grow their leadership skill set, learn from decades-long industry leaders and develop their network of connections.
The funded projects will aim to increase the consumption of domestic and organic agricultural products.
The British Columbia Supreme Court ordered the cooperative to sell its assets following a petition for creditor protection.
There is more than one way to spur onion sales at retail, but early returns from a poll of industry members point to the importance of retail display space.
The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to its lowest level since fall 2015 to winter 2016 during the early stages of a significant downturn in the U.S. farm economy.
The system aims to help growers achieve specific results with built-in recipes.
The new ‘trend-forward’ items are set to hit more store shelves this fall, the company says.
The Toronto-based app marketplace says Chris Taylor is a strategic hire for its next phase of growth, bringing diverse financial leadership experience that will help bring the company to financial maturity.
Peruvian onion importers say the season will start a little late thanks to a strong Vidialia onion season in the U.S.
The company is encouraging family mealtime engagement during the September campaign.
The New England Produce Council’s annual Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo — the council’s “premiere event” — provides a “great opportunity for show exhibitors and attendees to share the industry’s latest products and services,” says NEPC.
The association is highlighting member programs and the benefits of choosing organic, as well as raising awareness about organic agriculture.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, RPE’s Stephanie Teclaw discusses how an Equitable Food Initiative course provided the resources and framework to analyze the company’s current sustainability state.
The company says Whole Foods Market Daily Shop is designed to bring fresh, high-quality ingredients to customers with a convenience that fits their fast-paced urban lifestyles, with the first store debuting in New York City’s Upper East Side.
The collaboration aims to help Pro-Act members with digital tools and marketing opportunities, designed specifically to bolster their competitiveness.
Sixty percent of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey reported fresh onion purchases in the past year.
The grower agent, serving wholesale and retail markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Florida-based True North Farms.
GreenVenus says it is developing healthy, nutrient-rich specialty vegetables, fruits and grains and has created faster-growing lettuce cultivars.
Among the fall harvests, California grapes are a top choice for consumers. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, grapes are one of the state’s top 10 valued agricultural commodities.
In 2023, Idaho accounted for 14% of the U.S. domestic shipments and Oregon accounted for 10%.
Even as they implement new technology, produce suppliers say maintaining personal relationships with customers is a top priority.
Following successful eradication measures, the California ag department said it eliminated five introduced species in the state, including the first finds in the Western Hemisphere for Tau and Queensland fruit flies.
Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Father’s Day sold a combined 154.6 million units, generating $191.6 million in dollar sales, according to the most recent “Avocado Holiday Retail Recap” created by the Hass Avocado Board.