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Harvest of the California cherry crop, estimated at 7 million 18-pound boxes, is underway in southern growing regions near Bakersfield and Fresno.
Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas, is participating in two organizations to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, How2Recycle and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
The SEPC is transforming its Southern Innovations conference in September with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, practicing safety measures and focusing presentations on the change caused by the virus.
Kori Tuggle, whose industry experience goes back more than 20 years, has joined Braga Fresh, Soledad, Calif., as vice president of marketing and product development.
Awe Sum Organics, Santa Cruz, Calif., will be starting its Mexican table grape program in mid-May.
Blue River Legacy Farms LLC, Select Berries LLC, Tropical Sales of Florida LLC, and Western Sky Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Clements’ Marketplace, Okimoto Corp., Sanchez Market and others have updates.
Peruvian avocado exporters plan to ship up to 190 million pounds of fruit to the U.S. this season, and the industry is taking steps to protect workers to ensure a steady supply.
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association expects summer volume to remain consistent as the crop approaches peak shipments in August and September.
Big cherries are on tap this season for Stemilt Growers.
Cal-Organic Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., is preparing to ship new crop yellow, red and white onions from the Coachella Valley in mid-May.
Fresh-cut fruit provider Fresh Innovations, Stockton, Calif., has a new CEO, Tim Stejskal.
When you’re at the grocery store and you see the iconic Green Giant™ Fresh label on potatoes, you might not realize that it’s more than a “jolly green giant” that’s at the wheel.
With up to $2.1 billion for specialty crop producers at stake, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided the first details of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program direct payment plan.
D’Arrigo Bros Co of New York Inc. has been Endorsed. Cherry Hill Super Market and Complete Design & Packaging are new companies to the Market. Country Sweet Produce Inc., Sol Sweet Farms LLC and others have changes.
Credit and financial services company Farm Credit is offering a web seminar featuring produce growers who will talk about the pandemic’s effects on their companies.
Gotham Green, Brooklyn, N.Y., is opening a 30,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in the Denver area to supply retailers in eight states.
Judging by early returns from on-farm markets, there is a high demand for Jersey Fresh produce this year — lagging foodservice business not withstanding.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning another round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, according to an administrator of the program who touted its successes in a PMA Virtual Town Hall.
Liability protection for employers and business owners is being sought by Senate Republicans in the next coronavirus assistance bill.
Boston Area Gleaners Inc., Farm to Table Buy Local Corporation, Unique Ingredients LLC, Victory Produce LLC and West Group Holding Company LLC are new companies to the Market. PFG Milton’s and others have updates.
The Food and Drug Administration is giving smaller farms flexibility on remaining exempt from the Produce Safety Rule even if they shift sales to new buyers.
The Food and Drug Administration is extending the comment period for the third installment of the draft guidance on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration.
From salads to mangoes and broccoli rabe, produce companies are stressing the need to eat healthfully during the pandemic.
Blueberry grower Critchley Family Farms, Kingsburg, Calif., is celebrating the Year of the Blueberry with a consumer contest.
Tom “Tommy” Oliveri, who worked at Western Growers in various roles for almost 40 years, has died.
E B Food Service Inc., Happy Produce LLC, SMH2 Manufacturing LLC, T&B Rustic Waters LLC, and Urban Tilth are new companies to the Market. Diamondback Acres Inc., Performance Food Group Company and others have updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned four businesses for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Peruvian growers are expected to export 200 million pounds of avocados to the U.S. this year, according to the Peruvian Avocado Commission.
Senior director Chris Cockle said Dinuba, Calif.-based Wonderful Citrus will have an extensive offshore citrus deal this summer that will include mandarins, navel oranges and lemons.
Broccoli Associates Inc., Fields Produce & Foods Inc., Mycoterra Farm, and Tanoili Avocados LLC are new companies to the Market. C P C International Apple Co., Esposito Fruit and Produce and others have updates.