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South Africa will go on a nationwide lockdown midnight March 26 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, but industry sources report fruit exports are expected to continue without interruption.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visits March 24 with Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, president and CEO of the Produce for Better Health Foundation about PBH’s recent consumer-facing activity in view of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Grower-shippers were reluctant to go on record with their predictions for this season’s cherry crop, but most agreed that, if Mother Nature cooperates, there should be plenty to go around this spring and summer.
As you’re getting plans in place now for how best to take advantage of cherries this summer, take a look at the historic pricing and sizing information reported by USDA to get a feel for what’s ahead.
Kyla Oberman has returned to berries, as California Giant’s director of marketing.
California cherry growers expect to harvest slightly more fruit this season than last year, assuming they don’t see a repeat of the heavy rainfall that devastated much of their fruit last May.
While the business effects of COVID-19 have been severe, export sales of U.S. fresh produce to Asia are improving.
Monterey Mushrooms, Watsonville, Calif., has hired Michael Manson to manage the less than truckload (LTL) sales territory in the eastern region.
2020 U.S. potato acreage is likely to be down substantially in response to disappearing foodservice demand for frozen potatoes and large count-carton potatoes in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions.
Atlantic Frozen Foods LLC, Food Connects Inc., Petersheim Produce, Ravco Foods Inc., and United Farm Group LLC are new companies to the Market. Balducci’s, Collier Family Farms, Hartman Gardens and others have updates.
A new temporary rule will allow H-2A workers to stay in the U.S. beyond the current three-year maximum and should give U.S. growers a bigger pool of guest farmworkers to fill their needs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is easing country-of-origin requirements to allow fresh produce that has been packed for foodservice operators to be diverted to retailers as demand shifts during the pandemic.
Zespri’s kiwifruit season is starting early in May, and messages to consumers are focusing on the nutritional benefit and flavor of the SunGold variety.
Giro Pack Inc., Atlanta, has a territory account manager and a national technical service manager.
A panel of retail and foodservice experts will share their perspectives on the COVID-19 crisis at the Produce Marketing Association’s April 15 Virtual Town Hall.
Tim York began working in the produce industry after college, without knowing he would never leave it.
The Hass Avocado Board is compiling information from research company IRI to update the industry weekly on the retail avocado segment during the COVID-19 crisis.
Our readers have voted and the results are in. What are the biggest hassles of working from home? You may be surprised.
Restaurants are shuttered; drive-thru windows are feeling a bit too close for comfort; quick trips to the coffee shop for a muffin and latte are temporarily on hold...and have been for a while now.
Restaurants are shuttered; drive-thru windows are feeling a bit too close for comfort; quick trips to the coffee shop for a muffin and latte are temporarily on hold...and have been for a while now.
Produce industry veteran Ron Dandrea, 57, died April 11.
DL Group USA Inc., Frescos Del Pacifico LLC, Raul Trevino and Sons, Simply Natural Harvest LLC, and TM Hill Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Aloe Organics LLC, Misfits Market and others have updates.
Lipman Family Farms has promoted Marc Danner as general manager of protected agriculture, with the second anniversary of the company’s purchase of greenhouse grower Huron Produce.
Pacific Organic Produce has hired Delilah Romo as a commodity sales specialist.
Anthony Johnson has joined Hronis Inc., Delano, Calif., as a domestic sales associate.
Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., has added three people to its sales and marketing staff.
Cascade Fruit Growers LLC, Farmhouse Delivery Inc., King Citrus Produce LLC, Sunrise International Market, and Ubananoo Inc. are new companies to the Market. Fordel Marketing LLC, Fortinos and others have Updates.
An April 17 web seminar hosted by The Packer and conducted by Category Partners will look at what is coming next for fresh produce at retail during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In part one of our series, we covered the basics of crisping and preparing your fresh produce. With all that work now complete, you are ready to go into physically setting the rack and painting your picture!
Ahhh, the beautiful wet rack! The crown jewel and showpiece of every produce department.