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Although it’s snowy and cold in Washington State, Stemilt’s beautiful Artisan Organics™ Fuji apples shine bright on packing lines this week.
As the Southeast Produce Council continues with preparations for Southern Exposure to be held April 6 – 8 in Orlando, Florida, the SEPC team is working diligently to ensure the health and safety of attendees.
Dorn Wenninger is the new senior vice president of produce for United Natural Foods Inc.
Calavo Growers Inc., a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, announced that Lecil E. Cole has notified the Company of his decision to step down from Calavo’s Board of Directors.
On President Joe Biden’s first day on the job, he signed an executive order for the U.S. to rejoin the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
About 50% of mid-season grape varieties soon to be harvested in Chile could be split because of rains in central Chile.
Four industry members discussed organic programs, the effect of the pandemic, marketing opportunities, the tensions of the triple-bottom-line business model and more in a Global Organic Produce Expo session Jan. 27.
The California Walnut Board is launching its fourth American Heart Month campaign in February, expanding its popular retail marketing program in an effort to encourage consumers to make healthier food choices.
Non-farm businesses may be required to get organic certification in the near future — especially operations that import or export organic produce.
President of GoldenSun Insights, Randy Riley, will be speaking virtually at ASTA’s 60th Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference to be held on February 1st, 2021.
Bland Farms, Glennville, Ga., has promoted Luke McBee to director of operations.
Before there was Levi Strauss, Bell Telephone Co., or Procter & Gamble, there was Germain’s Fruit and Produce Company—a business that has adapted and persevered to celebrate its milestone 150th anniversary in 2021.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) today launches its all-new GFSI Podcast Series.
Salix Fruits shipped more than 40,000 pallets of fruit in 2020, a growth of 100%, with with increases in citrus and apples, the main products of Salix´s supply.
Starting in April 2021, That’s Tasty – a Shenandoah Growers brand – will roll out a living potted herbs program that makes it simpler than ever for retail partners nationwide to drive incremental spring sales.
T&G’s innovative JAZZ apple campaigns are making the brand a top-10 category performer in North America, while delighting consumers with healthy snacks and meals.
The Allen Lund Company announces the celebration of its 45th anniversary in 2021.
Monterey, Calif.-based Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Dole Endless Summer Salad Kit.
The La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.-based Allen Lund Co. has announced the acquisition of Magic Valley Truck Brokers, Inc. Boise, Idaho.
Lunar New Year, which begins on February 12, 2021, is the perfect time to help shoppers discover new food favorites, and Frieda’s customized Asian vegetable program makes it easy.
The Anaheim, Calif.-based Fresh Produce & Floral Council is hosting a virtual retail panel and the 2020 Apprentice Class Graduation.
Kent, Wash.-based Pacific Coast Fruit Co., acquired Seattle-based Northwest Specialty Produce.
London-based AgriDex, calling itself the “world’s first digital market place” for the food sector, has announced it will begin operations before the fourth quarter of this year.
United Fresh’s sixth annual BrandStorm™ event will take place online March 9-11, 2021.
The Reusable Packaging Association is opening the call for entries for the 10th annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award.
Bakersfield, Calif.,-based International Fruit Genetics has finally come to the end of infringement proceedings in which it sought to protect its proprietary grape varietals in the Western Cape, South Africa.
D’Anjou pears are in line for good promotion opportunities as the bartlett season ends in the Northwest.
Richmond, Va.-based Proseal is offering advanced tray sealing machines for soft fruit growers.
USA Pears is excited to launch its #WhatsInYourFruitBowl initiative at a time when consumers are more focused than ever on developing healthy eating habits at home.
Agriculture-focused investment firm Arable Capital Partners has invested in Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit/Dulcinea.