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Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing.
The association announced the figure, which is down about 10.1% from last year’s final production figure, during its Outlook 2024 conference in Chicago.
“We have increased our acreage out of eastern Washington, which will give us access to additional volume in some of the best growing regions for organic blueberries,” said Brian Vertrees, director of business development.
The packaging industry continues to come up with innovative ways to fill customers’ packaging needs, whether it’s a produce traceability solution, plastic-free bags or ways to sustainably transport liquid products.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, which joined other groups in cancelling its annual trade show because of the pandemic, is offering sessions online instead.
California cherries are entering peak availability for Stemilt Growers.
Dulcinea Farms is the exclusive marketer and distributor of Kiss Melons, through a new partnership.
United Fresh LIVE! has published its list of exhibitors for its June 15-19 event.
Raley’s has hired Jen Warner as chief administrative officer, overseeing the company’s food safety, sustainability and other programs.
It’s been one year since the Produce for Better Health Foundation launched its Have a Plant brand, and now PBH and its influencer network reach more than 1.5 million consumers a day.
The United Fresh Produce Association and Datassential are featuring foodservice trends during a web seminar to accompany the association’s quarterly foodservice report.
U.S. growers can play an important role in providing solutions to critical water issues, according to a new report from Farm Journal’s Trust In Food initiative.
Purdue University professors will have a discussion on disruptions in supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and implications for consumers.
With this world we all find ourselves smack in the middle of, I just want to share how grateful I am for our colleagues and friends in the produce world.
Cold Connect, a Union Pacific Railroad program that shipped fresh produce and other perishables across the country, has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joseph Fierman and Son Inc., Market Fresh Produce LLC, Minkus Family Farms Inc., and Treasure Valley Farms have been Endorsed. Carlson Produce Consulting, and Van Doran Sales Inc. are new to the Market, plus updates.
As food safety audits of leafy greens continue during the pandemic, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement members have access to new tools streamlining the audit data.
The United Fresh Produce Association and Produce Marketing Association has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to include them in any revisions or evaluations of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Baja Son Growers, Salinas, will have expanded supplies of asparagus from Central Mexico this summer.
Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, is introducing Yumi, an organic black seedless watermelon, in mid-June.
Van Doren Sales Inc., East Wenatchee, Wash., which manufactures packinghouse equipment, has acquired Agjet LLC., a data integration company focused on case handling, coding and traceability.
A warm winter and rainy spring with a few hail storms and tornadoes have put a damper on some of Georgia’s crops, which peak in marketable volume mid-May to mid-June.
Farm Journal has released a unique report exploring the complex relationship among farmers, their production data and conservation.
Total Quality Logistics, Cincinnati, is asking for help in supporting members of the military in May through its Military Appreciation month campaign.
The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, is expanding its line of Mystic brand grapes to include grapes from Mexico.
Baloian Farms, Fresno, Calif., is beginning its 40th season of shipping heirloom Fresno Flat Sweet Red Onions.
MegaMex Foods, which markets the Wholly Guacamole brand, has donated $100,000 in cash and products to charities to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Mango Board will be awarding gift cards to the first 100 people nominated as “Retail Super Fruit Super Heroes.”
The California Strawberry Commission has been working with field workers through its bilingual outreach and training team to provide training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chance Only Trucking Company LLC is a new company to the Market. Agri-Sol Distribution Inc., Altar Produce LLC, Camposol Fresh USA, Inc., Les Serres du St Laurent Inc., Rouses Enterprises LLC and others have updates.