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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.
Higher unemployment expected to take toll in coming weeks
Twenty-nine U.S. senators have asked Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to directly pay specialty crop growers and to immediately increase purchases of fresh produce for food banks and federal feeding programs.
Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., has added organic and fair trade butternut and spaghetti squash to its line-up.
Fair Trade USA has received a 30-month grant of $1.4 million from the Walmart Foundation.
Moloka’i Ranch achieves success with animal husbandry and sustainability practices on the Hawaiian island ranch.
He recently issued a public apology for ripping up genetically modified crops, describing his long-held views about modern farming as “anti-science.”
Neglecting these in dairy rations can have lasting impacts on cow health.
Spent grain from craft brewing is popular as livestock feed, but it has several other interesting uses.
U.S. food companies must take a more active role in ensuring the crops are grown in a way that minimizes damage to water, soil, and environment, a report released Wednesday said.
It’s a critical juncture for the Cotton Research and Promotion Program, according to Cotton Board Chairman Gary Ross.
Despite heavy spring rains, crop residue will remain in place thanks to the healthy soil structure. However, unhealthy soil will give way to washing and erosion.
Forage testing and inventory control will be critical with this year’s variable forages.
Make employee choices that fit your farm values. Here are six tips for best hiring practices.