News
Fresh-Link Produce has hired Bob Ritchart, who has been in the produce industry for 25 year, as general manager of the company’s Eastern division.
Onion grower-shipper G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga., has a new user-friendly website that showcases the company’s history, including its role in introducing Vidalia onions.
Pummelos, oranges and strawberries maintained the top three spots on PMG the week of Jan. 11, but mandarins rose from No. 11 the previous week to No. 4, and cabbage, previously No. 12, moved up to the No. 5 spot.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking for nominations for three grower seats on the Mushroom Council.
It happened after Morehead, Ky-based AppHarvest and Novus Capital Corp. completed its business combination and related charter amendments.
PBH wants to recognize all those who committed to fruit and vegetable consumption – one of the industry’s most challenging issues – in 2020, one of the most unique years in American history.
In April, CPMA will host its Annual Convention and Trade Show in a new online forum called Fresh Week.
The Packer is seeking input for its Ontario Greenhouse Marketing Section, which will publish Feb. 22.
Amado, Ariz.-based Wholesum has a new line of vegetables in sustainable packaging that will roll out in stores this month.
¡Yo Quiero!, a Texas based company specializing in avocado, guacamole and dip products, is getting consumers ready for the Big Game!
Applications are now being accepted for Class 51 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP).
TOMRA Food announced its new organization focused on two business areas, Fresh Food and Processed Food.
Caitlin Tierney, who most recently was the senior director of fresh for 99 Cents Only Stores, has joined Mastronardi Produce as business director for western operations.
Get a quick rundown of the produce industry news of the week from editor-in-chief Tom Karst, news editor Chris Koger, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle in this latest episode of Packer Insight.
Hancock Natural Resource Group, a company of Manulife Investment Management, announced it has completed a majority acquisition of David Del Curto S.A. on behalf of its third-party clients.
Naturipe is bringing back the FeBLUEary blueberry campaign to grocery stores for the fifth year, along with a new push on digital platforms.
Revol Greens, Owatonna, Minn., has hired Michael Wainscott as chief financial officer, a new role at the company.
The United re-Fresh Experience concluded its tenth session yesterday wrapping up the live experiences in the month of January.
The newest tomato from the Pure Flavor brand comes to market with a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute.
Danny Dumas, a long-time Del Monte Fresh Produce employee, has been hired by Canadian wholesaler Courchesne Larose to oversee its interests in the U.S. and abroad.
Flavorful Brands, exclusive marketers of Tasti-Lee Tomatoes and Goldies Onions in the U.S. and Canada, announced the completion of a Series A $5 million capital raise with strategic investor House Foods Group Inc.
Fresh Freight LLC, the industry’s premier full-service provider of food transportation services, announced that US Foods has received its first annual Shipper of Choice award for supply chain leadership.
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.