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“Okay, Boomer.” “Millennials ruined brunch!” “Zoomers won’t do anything they can’t put on TikTok.” We’re all familiar with the traditional generational complaints and stereotypes.
Social media and digital outlets have become more important during the COVID-19 pandemic, California strawberry marketers say.
The Packer is seeking insight and input from suppliers of California cherries for upcoming editorial coverage in the April 12 California cherry section.
In a repeat of a successful promotion in 2020, the California Strawberry Commission is investing in generic promotions in the Ibotta app to reward consumers for purchasing fresh strawberries
While spring is the prime time for California strawberries, two new varieties from the Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the UC Davis, will provide big, flavorful strawberries throughout fall and winter.
With core items that include broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and cilantro, Santa Maria, Calif.-based Gold Coast Packing Co. Inc. also has significantly grown its Brussels sprouts program in recent years.
AeroFarms and Hortifrut S.A. have announced a multi-year partnership to jointly research and develop blueberry and caneberry production in fully-controlled indoor environments and vertical farms.
The USDA announced that Los Fuertes Produce LLC, satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $37,322 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
The USDA announced that SCC International Inc. satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $7,504 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
StixFresh USA, Inc., has rebranded to Ryp Labs, Inc.
USDA seeks nominations of qualified individuals for four open seats on the NOSB.
In a recently completed survey by the IMPACT Center at Washington State University. Washington State farm family’s direct compliance outlays to manage COVID-10 were roughly $2,532 per month.
California’s Coachella Valley grape output may slip in 2021, as bearing grape acreage has declined and the industry has consolidated.
With the help of the H-2A program, Santa Maria growers expect tight but manageable labor availability for 2021.
Apeel has announced an expanded partnership network made up of more than 20 avocado industry leaders using Apeel’s plant-based protection in the U.S., Latin America and Europe.
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Frieda’s looks forward to celebrating its 59th Anniversary with the release of a new children’s book titled, “Try It! How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat.”
2021 Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh is in the books. In case you missed the event here are some photos.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Imperial Frozen Foods Op Co LLC (Imperial), Wake Forest, N.C., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Twenty-five more produce managers have received a significant career honor this week in being named the 2021 winners in the United Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Produce Manager Awards Program.
FiveStar Gourmet Foods has hired produce industry veteran Michael Solomon as president, effective immediately.
Mexico’s Sonora grape growers expect a crop similar in timing and volume compared with a year ago.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is poised to significantly extend the far-reaching impact of its award-winning Have A Plant® Movement through the growth of its elite ambassador network.
Together with its partner HiTec Food Systems from the Netherlands KRONEN offers a new version of bell pepper processing systems to the market.
After a record-breaking sophomore year that is not over yet, Cosmic Crisp® apple’s growth trajectory indicates it will launch to the top of the apple chart in no time.
The Produce Marketing Association is continuing to offer new programming with its first-ever Diversity & Inclusion Program.
Lipman Family Farms, North America’s largest field tomato grower based in Immokalee, FL, held their annual 5K Run for Backpacks as a hybrid event this past weekend.
California’s 2020 almond acreage is estimated at 1.6 million acres, 5.3% higher than the 2019 acreage of 1.52 million acres, according to new statistics from the USDA.
Salix Fruits, the fresh fruit import and export company celebrates its 10th anniversary presenting its app that it developed together with Lyncros.
The long-standing but sometimes tenuous U.S.-Mexico trade relationship was the focal point of an April 21 session of the Fresh Produce Association’s virtual Spring Policy Summit.
The New England Consulting Group (NECG) is pleased to announce the addition of Dawn Sweeney (attached) to its exclusive Restaurant and Association practices.