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Pear Bureau Northwest is launching the 2020 edition of its annual World Pear Day on December 5.
Pom Wonderful, Los Angeles, is launching its largest digital campaign for pomegranates, pomegranate juice and arils.
The Southeast Produce Council, Millen, Ga., has new dates for its annual show in 2021, with a Star Wars theme — Southern Exposure: The Rise of Produce.
Even in a pandemic year — or, perhaps, because of it — potatoes and onions are an easy sell, marketers say.
There might be a gap for some fall/winter items between the end of production in Salinas, Calif., and the transition to the desert growing areas, but buyers likely will be pleased with the quality out of the desert.
The NGA Show and Indoor Ag-Con, the premier agriculture conference and trade show for the indoor and vertical farming industry, announced that they will co-locate in 2021 for the first time.
In the fall of 2019, Green Thumb Farms launched the “Farmer’s First” program to develop new potato varieties for retailers – and to help consumers discover new products that work well in their kitchens.
The California Ag Leadership Foundation’s Profiles in Leadership Award, which recognizes Ag Leadership Program alumni, was awarded to Craig and Sara Jane Underwood, Holly King and Rich Peterson.
United Fresh and allied food and agricultural organizations are urging both President Trump and President-elect Biden to provide priority access to COVID-19 vaccines as they become available.
Featuring all seedless grapes, Bakersfield, Calif.-based Vanguard Direct is entering is fourth season growing and sourcing Peruvian grapes for sale in North America, according to Gene Coughlin, vice president of sales.
Smurfit Kappa announced new targets to further reduce its fossil CO2 emissions, including its ambition to reach at least net zero emissions by 2050.
U.S. importers of Mexican avocados expect to see higher volume this year than last, and reasonable prices should make the fruit quite promotable.
Only produce operators who are prepared to make adjustments to a changing market can expect to thrive, but there is much optimism about higher-trending consumer demand for fresh fruits and vegetables.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture study on SmartWash Solutions’ Boost, a patent-pending treatment for iceberg and romaine lettuce before washing, shows the treatment is effective in killing E. coli.
Walmart has increased its commitment to sustainability over the past 15 years and that track record continues to grow, according to Anabella de Freeman, the company’s senior manager for sustainable produce.
The FDA is investigating three E. coli outbreaks, and although each one has a strain associated with current or past outbreaks linked to romaine, the agency said it has no specific evidence pointing to romaine.
Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews tell journalists in a live video press conference that Avocados from Mexico make a great game-viewing snack during football season — or anytime.
Pacific International Marketing, Salinas, Calif., has hired Greg Villalobos as sales executive and commodity manager.
Village Farms International Inc. announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Village Farms Clean Energy Inc. (“VFCE”), has renewed and extended its existing contract with the City of Vancouver.
Good Foods, a category leader of dips and good-for-you products, is rolling out a rebrand of its dairy dip line in stores across the nation.
The Allen Lund Company has committed to sponsorship and participation in Navidad en el Barrio.
The consumer’s wild ride through the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, according to Steve Lutz, senior vice president of insights and innovations for Category Partners.
LGS Specialty Sales is primed for a strong and exciting grape season from December 2020 through early May 2021.
Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., is offering avocados treated with Apeel Sciences’ plant-based shelf-life extending product.
UPDATED: A state agency in Michigan is advising residents not to eat Tanimura & Antle brand romaine lettuce packed as single heads, and the company has issued a recall of the lettuce.
Additional COVID-19 testing sites in Florida’s Miami-Dade, Hendry, and St. Lucie counties are available for farmworkers as the fall harvest season begins, the Florida Department of Agriculture has announced.
Miami-based Rock Garden Herbs, which serves several locations of Coosemans Worldwide Inc., has expanded its growing area near Homestead, Fla., by 20 acres, said Jonathan Roussel, sales director.
Don’t miss this must-see webinar where produce industry leaders from CalAmp, the Port of Los Angeles and UNFI Produce discuss and answer questions about creating strategies for a smooth transportation chain.
Take a look at what you can expect to see today at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.
Take a look at what you can expect to see today at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.