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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions against CKF Produce Corp. for Perishable Agricultural Act violations.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on a company in Florida and one in Texas for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Considering the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on packaging trends, The Packer’s Tom Karst visited June 2 with Jay Singh, professor at Cal Poly and packaging program director at the school.
Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., is building a massive distribution center in Laredo, Texas, for Mexican avocados.
The Produce Marketing Association is taking nominations for the Impact Award to recognize a company or individual that has advanced the industry.
Conrad & Adams Fruit Co. LLC is excited for the Audra Rose cherry season.
Belle Fresh Produce LLC dba Belle Fresh, Cecarellis Harrison Hill Farm LLC, Southern Mark Industies LLC, Stephen Nowaskie Farms LLC, and Ultra Food Group Inc. are new companies to the Market. Plus many updates.
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeastern Grocers plans to phase out its Bi-Lo banner, opting to focus on its Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie banners.
Recommendations on protecting agriculture workers from exposure to the coronavirus have been issued by the U.S. government.
Fields Produce & Foods Inc., NC Baptist On Mission, Revolution Foods Inc., Traditions Prepared Meals LLC, are new companies to the Market. Nathel & Nathel Inc. and others have changes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and other groups have invested nearly $47 million in research over the past six years through the Huanglongbing Multiagency Coordination Group.
The Produce Marketing Association’s 2020 Fresh Summit Convention and Expo will be offered online.
Homegrown Organic Farms has promoted Amanda Vietti and hired Stefaun Avakian as sales account managers.
U.S. retail grocery prices increased 0.8% in May and are running nearly 5% above a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against LoneStar Produce Express LLC, alleging the company violated the Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act.
Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms has received Blue Zones Project approval of their Monterey, Calif., worksite, according to the company.
The California Prune Board, Roseville, reports the industry is projecting this year’s crop will be no larger than 68,000 metric tons.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement became effective July 1, but it brings no sweeping changes to North American produce companies who have operated with the NAFTA for more than two decades.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $512 million for fresh produce purchases through renewed contracts to companies packing and distributing in the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
The next Congressional coronavirus aid package could be the last before the November election, and Dennis Nuxoll says it is important to account for the needs of growers in that legislation.
Scott Mathews is the new CEO of iFoodDecisionSciences, and Diane Wetherington has been appointed executive chairwoman of the board.
The COVID-19 crisis has increased the desire for greater visibility into all of the fresh food supply chain.
Pretty Lady Vineyards released a Virtual Grape Guide to help retailers.
From highlighting the immunity-boosting properties of fresh citrus to taking an in-depth look at how the pandemic is affecting different sectors of the industry, companies continue to respond during the crisis.
Blazer Wilkinson, Salinas, Calif., which grows and ships conventional and organic strawberries under the Foxy brand, is adding blueberries to the program.
Giving farmers and farmers markets the ability to fulfill SNAP purchases online is one recommendation presented by a group of Ohio farm organizations in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Israeli company Top Seeds International has hired Ofir Elasar as vice president of sales and marketing.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving $12.1 million in Farm to School grants — the most awarded since the annual program began in 2013.
Wonderful Pistachios won Delicious Living magazine’s 2020 Best Bite Awards for its No Shells Honey Roasted and Chili Roasted.
Apeel Sciences, Santa Barbara, Calif., is expanding distribution of limes treated to extend shelf life through Robinson Fresh.