News
In an effort to give back during the holiday season, G&R Farms has partnered with Costco and Schnucks Supermarkets in a new annual promotion entitled “Season of Giving.”
Market Maker Agriculture is a small team of entrepreneurs who have helped support the agriculture industry for nearly 20 years.
Choptank Transport hosted its second annual charity golf tournament, “10 Better Than Par – First Responders’ Edition” at Hog Neck Golf Course.
RLS Logistics, Newfield, N.J., is offering direct-to-consumer fulfillment services at its Terrel, Texas, facility, expanding its ability to serve e-commerce companies across the country.
Side Delights shared their findings from studies published on 2020 Thanksgiving spending and favorite Thanksgiving meals and side dishes.
New York apple growers have voted to continuing the marketing order they fund through assessments, which have been almost $2 million in recent years.
Bobalu Berry Farms hosted an employee celebration to mark the end of the 2020 fresh strawberry season in Santa Maria.
The Organic Trade Association has established an Organic Produce Council, designed to unify the diverse views of the industry and address ongoing challenges.
With a high quality crop of organic potatoes and onions ready for market, Morning Kiss Organic brings a healthy aspect to this year’s much-needed comfort cooking.
On the cusp of the important season getting underway, Vanguard Direct are proud to announce the hiring of new positions in key sales and operations roles at the California and Pennsylvania offices.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling organic romaine hearts after a sample tested positive for E. coli in Michigan.
The FPFC’s 2020 Apprentice Class wrapped up virtual tour sessions included in programming, “visiting” Pyramid Flowers and Pete’s/Hollandia Produce.
The Washington Apple Commission is bringing back Washington Apple Week Nov. 28-Dec. 6, with activities planned across the globe to build excitement across the globe with the new crop.
The United Fresh Start Foundation has launched the Season of Giving Back, a month-long celebration recognizing the charitable efforts of the produce industry and their partners.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has awarded five industry members during its virtual Award Ceremony.
The Consulate General of Israel in Miami and Holland & Knight LLP hosted a Florida-Israel Agriculture Innovation Summit session on Nov. 19, focusing on how the agriculture industry has responded to the pandemic.
Retail giant Walmart recorded another strong quarter but sales gains have backed off compared to earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Dole made plans for its Now We’re (All) Cooking initiative to encourage aspiring chefs at all levels, an in-person cooking class seemed like a natural part of the 3-month program continuing to mid-January.
The Giumarra Companies announces a partnership with the Genel family of Rancho Agua Blanca to offer Fair Trade Certified™ avocados grown in the state of Michoacán, Mexico.
California walnut growers will soon vote on a measure that would encourage growers to promote their crop, receiving credit from the California Walnut Board for their marketing investments.
The FDA is offering a new tool on its website to alert consumers earlier to foodborne illnesses.
Consumers in the Boston and New York City areas can now order products from Little Leaf Farms, Devens, Mass., through Amazon Fresh.
U.S. Fresh blueberries, dates, grapefruit and sweet potatoes are among U.S. agricultural products have been hit with 25% retaliatory tariffs by the European Union in mid-November.
Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are developing an app to pick the best regional treatment options for the state’s avocado laurel wilt disease.
The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association and Oregon’s Small Business Development Center Network are pleased to announce the launch of a new, no-cost, one on one confidential advisor network.
Producing fruits and vegetables without applying toxic chemicals and by following other prudent growing practices can help preserve the soil and make farming possible for generations to come.
Mission Produce, Oxnard, Calif., is launching Mission Jumbos, a pack of larger avocados that addresses the trend of consumers including more avocados in their diets.
Marvin’s Produce LLC, Greer, S.C., is pleased to announce that the company has been certified by the State of South Carolina as a woman-owned minority business.
Instead of the in-person New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show, there will be virtual education sessions.
Kennett Square, Pa.-based Manfredi Cold Storage & Distribution Inc. has started construction of a 100,000-square-foot cold storage, packing and cross-docking facility in New Jersey.