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UPDATED: The Reusable Packaging Association is offering a two-hour educational program on how reusable packaging offers users a circular supply chain option.
Bob Von Rohr retired from his position as director of marketing and customer relations at Glassboro, N.J.-based Sunny Valley International, the culmination of more than 50 years in the produce industry.
Though unlikely to get much support from Democrats, a bill from Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.), aims to establish a year-round ag guest-worker program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Avocados from Mexico is partnering with tortilla maker Mission Foods with a Taco Tip Off promotion coinciding with the NCAA’s basketball tournament.
Nick Mascari has left Applewood Fresh Growers LLC, Sparta, Mich., where he was president, to open a consulting company.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Trinity Fresh Distribution LLC, alleging the company owes almost $4 million to produce suppliers.
The New England Produce Council, Burlington, Mass., has postponed a dinner meeting event.
Mango sales are rising, and retailers are using value-added sales and differences in variety to grow the category.
President Trump has signed into law a bill that adds agricultural inspectors and canine teams at border entry points to examine food imports.
Mastronardi Produce has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for the 11th year in a row.
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a company focused on extending the shelf life of fresh produce, has a new consumer research series that identifies factors leading to a consumer’s choice to buy fresh produce.
Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for the ninth time.
For the 19th consecutive year, the Oppenheimer Group has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies.
The Oppenheimer Group and Jazz apple brand owner T&G Global are partnering with No Kid Hungry to ensure children have access to healthy food while schools are shut down because of the spread of COVID-1.
Farm Journal, the parent company of The Packer, will host leaders from the produce industry and other segments of agriculture at an online event, the Farm Country Forum, on April 16.
D’Arrigo Bros. of California, Salinas, has donated more than 250,000 pounds of produce to charitable organizations as they struggle to keep up with demand during the COVID-19 crisis.
Eighty organizations seeking relief from what the groups called “unconscionable” detention and demurrage penalties imposed by shipping lines on U.S. agriculture exporters and truckers.
Homegrown Organic Farms, Porterville, Calif., has rebranded, with a new logo and packaging design.
AgSafe, Modesto, Calif., has promoted Theresa Kiehn to acting president and CEO.
Industry associations have presented to the U.S. Department of Agriculture what is being called a Produce Market Stabilization Program to help produce operators survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frieda’s Inc., and Utopia Produce Inc. have been Endorsed. Megalestari Corp., Montoro Produce Company, Paseo Solutions, LLC, and True North Farms LLC are new companies to the Market and More!
The branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that oversees the Specialty Crop Block Grant program and others for produce growers is sponsoring web seminars.
Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., is highlighting health and nutrition aspects or artichokes with the spring Gold Standard promotion.
Kevin Murphy has joined the board of directors at Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., Lowell, Ore.
Organic farmers are part of a passionate group who want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of farming in the world, not only at their own farms.
Fresh produce demand remains higher than usual at retail, even as panic buying subsides, and retailers are moving forward with promotional activity, albeit adjusted in some cases.
Port Manatee, Palmetto, Fla., has a new facility that helps move imported fresh fruit to retailers and foodservice operators faster.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has named produce companies, retailers and individuals to its annual awards.
Potandon Produce LLC, Idaho Falls, has hired John Palczynski as Midwest regional sales manager, a new position at the company.
Coco’s Produce LLC, Hanline Frozen Foods, Inc., Olive Tree Market, Sugar Mountain Produce, and Sweet Life LLC are new companies to the Market. Richard Lucido & Sons Inc., Strike Fumigants and others have changes.