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AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has signed an agreement with Chinese retailer Pagoda to extend the shelf life and quality of fruit in its stores.
The company that brought Cotton Candy grapes to the market has six new Price Look-Up numbers for 24 varieties of table grapes, including 10 considered as “novelty” varieties like the Cotton Candy.
California’s citrus industry has a $7.12 billion economic impact, according to a study commissioned by the Citrus Research Board.
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is scheduled to speak at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has restricted produce companies in California, New Jersey, Texas and Washington.
Shipments of California grapes are down about 8% from last season, but average per-pound prices for the major varieties are the same.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a trade mission to Canada, with representatives from produce and other agricultural industries, in an effort to expand trade.
USDA sanctions Hugo Produce. AM Fresh Us Inc., Haliburton International Foods Inc., Harvest Best Inc., and Tropica Fresh are new companies to the Market. Coppola International Inc., & Hess Bros Fruit Co., have updates.
The National Mango Board has two new members and four returning members.
The United Fresh Produce Association is seeking nominations for the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Wholesome has promoted Tina Federico to business development representative.
Cosmic Crisp apples have a group of supporters, including an astronaut, a chef, a teacher and produce industry spokeswoman who helps consumers boost consumption.
Mastronardi Produce, under the Sunset brand, is introducing Shazam! shisihito peppers at select retailers.
The Agriculture Department has begun talking with grocery retailers about their potential role in a proposal to replace some food-stamp allocations with prepackaged boxes of groceries.
Matt Wells, director of field services of New York Apple Sales, Glenmont, N.Y., has been selected to participate in an intensive leadership development program for New York State’s food and agricultural industry.
Sam Burleson has joined Vidalia onion grower Bland Farms, Glenville, Ga., as vice president of sales and marketing in the Northeast U.S.
Vick Family Farms Partnership has been Endorsed. House of Spices India Inc., Jack’s Produce Brokerage, LFI Inc., Pacific Coast Mercantile Corp. and Roseboom’s Grading Station Inc. are new companies to the Market & More.
Black Gold Farms, Grand Forks, N.D., has formed Horizons Logistics LLC to overcome increasing challenges of finding reliable transportation.
Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., has a smartphone app that brings new labels on its berry packs to life with augmented reality.
Celebrating 75 years of service, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has its programing and speaker lineup set for its Nov. 7-9 convention.
Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., has promoted Jeff Gaston to managing director of North American sales and named other to regional sales positions.
West Pak Avocado, Murrieta, Calif., has a multi-part video marketing campaign, The Avo Effect, for 2020.
Mexican papaya grower-shipper Super Starr International, Colima, is promoting its food safety programs and track record.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Oviedo, Fla., is expanding its Oxnard, Calif., cooling and fresh-cut facility, allowing the company to double fresh-cut celery production.
Avendra LLC, Co-op Partners Warehouse, Earl Enterprises, Good Fortune Freight and Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions are new companies to the Market. Battleboro Produce Inc., Eddy Fruit Farm and others have updates.
Wonderful Citrus is showcasing its Halos mandarins with an animated YouTube series called “Camp Halohead.”
Western Growers Insurance Services has hired Marlo Reininger as senior account manager.