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The University of Florida has received federal grants nearly $4.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture grants to fight citrus greening, aka huanglongbing/HLB.
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced it has donated funding from its grant program, Apples4Ed, to the School Nutrition Foundation’s “Help Feed School Kids Now!” emergency feeding campaign.
The Equitable Food Initiative has joined the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) for a series of Spanish-language webinars for its members next month.
CORRECTED: Wonderful Pistachios have racked up $1 billion in North American retail sales annually.
With 30 years invested in the agriculture industry, Richard Owen has come to appreciate the global reach and opportunities of the fresh produce industry.
Franz De Klotz has joined the sales staff at Peter Rabbit Farms, Coachella, Calif.
Get a rundown of the news of the week from Tom Karst, Chris Koger, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder on topics from Trevor Suslow leaving PMA to Oleen Smethurst receiving the Canadian Produce Person of the Year Award.
The United Fresh Produce Association is hosting web seminars on traceability following the Food and Drug Administration releasing its plan on the topic for the industry.
The Food and Drug Administration is launching a voluntary pilot program to evaluate whether services by third-party food safety auditors align with Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation’s National Fruits & Veggies Month campaign in September generated nearly 75 million impressions through traditional and social media channels.
Tony Alameda, co-owner of Top Flavor Farms, is the new chairman of the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California.
American Pistachio Growers, Fresno, Calif., which is anticipating the state’s record crop this fall, is launching an advertising campaign through television, print and digital platforms.
The classic combination of strawberries and cream seems to work for Wyard Stomp, since he has a track record for building demand for both components.
Thanks to a green puppy named Pistachio, every resident of an Italian town is receiving a bag of Wonderful Pistachios.
COVID-19 has been no match for Bruce Summers or the agency he serves as administrator: the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
Don Roper has come a long way from his first job as produce clerk at Copps IGA in Antigo, Wis.
“When you believe in the products you deliver to consumers, it’s that much more rewarding when you achieve success,” said Chris Willett of Wenatchee, Wash.-based T&G Global.
Wholesaler-distributor Organically Grown Co., Portland, Ore., continues a rebranding process, introducing updates to its logo, website, packaging and truck wraps.
When Organically Grown Co. transitioned ownership in 2018, its bylaws prioritized investing in Stakeholder groups, including coworkers, growers, customers, community allies and mission-aligned organizations.
United Fresh Produce Association is launching the United re-Fresh Experience, a monthly series of events in January 2021 to re-Fresh your business, re-Fresh your company, and re-Fresh your life.
GS1 US is accepting proposals from potential speakers at GS1 Connect: Digital Edition 2021.
Has COVID-19 killed produce markets or brought them new life?
Curious about the new items in the Season & Steam lineup from Ocean Mist Farms? Retail editor Ashley Nickle and copy editor and designer Amelia Freidline tried them out in this latest episode of Millennials Eat.
Consumers continue to buy more fresh potatoes during the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting sales in most fresh categories and pushing sales of all potato products, including frozen, to five-year records.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Starr Ranch Growers is supporting sales of Juici apples this fall with the launch of variety-specific social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corp., which serves Canadian companies, is seeking a vice president of operations.
Container volumes at PhilaPort’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminals are up 5%, maintaining an eight-month surge as imports of fresh produce remain strong.
The United Fresh Produce Association is promoting its college and university student membership plan.
Chiquita Brands International, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is asking consumers to share their Halloween costumes on social media, with a chance of being featured on the company’s Instagram page.
Port Everglades, Broward County, Fla., recently won three national awards recognizing sustainability practices.