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2020 has been a breakout year for indoor and greenhouse farming, and Abby Prior believes the momentum will continue to build.
Two of Kroger’s seven food trend predictions for 2021 put a focus on fresh produce: Mushroom Mania and Fresh Innovation.
New takes on classic comfort food may be the norm in the coming year, according to the 2021 trends predictions from Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce.
Fair Trade USA, Oakland, Calif., the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America welcomes Ricardo Crisantes as Chair of the Board of Directors.
BrightFarms is pleased to announce that Paul Lightfoot, company Founder & President, has been elected Chair of the USDA’s Fruit & Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee.
The Food and Drug Administration is extending the public comment period for the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule.
SFL Companies was selected as a recipient of the Green Supply Chain Award for 2020 by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Nearing a centennial anniversary in agricultural packaging, the team at Sambrailo has built a legacy in the industry known for service and being the pioneers of innovative packaging solutions.
Oppy has expanded cherry imports from the Southern Hemisphere, building a nearly year-round program.
Avocados bounced from No. 7 the week of Nov. 30 to take the lead spot on PMG the week of Nov. 7.
The expensive commitment to automate farm labor is gaining momentum with the COVID-19 pandemic, Phil Martin says.
The United Fresh Produce Association has scheduled a web seminar on its latest FreshFacts on Retail report Dec. 15.
The smells of Christmas: gingerbread, peppermint, pine needles … tropical fruit?
Dole Food Co. is adding 500 Star Cool reefer units from Maersk Container for shipping fruit.
Didn’t get to attend all the education sessions at the Sustainable Produce Summit? We’ve got you. Now you can listen on the go — while driving, exercising, cleaning, whatever! — on the Lettuce Learn More Podcast.
The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference will be a virtual event in 2021.
The supply base for the winter imported cherry program has broadened for Lyndonville, N.Y.-based United Apple Sales.
Investigations into two of three E. coli outbreaks from this fall have been completed, and although the traceback process led authorities to farms, samples did not confirm link any particular food or source.
California Giant Berry Farms strawberry growers are looking forward to the start of the year with volumes ramping up in California, Mexico, and Florida.
Good Foods has rebranded its dairy dip line, and added Spinach Artichoke Parmesan.
New York-based Bowery Farming is developing plans with the state of Pennsylvania to build an industrial site in Bethlehem, Pa., into one of its vertical farms for year-round greens.
Cosmic Crisp apples star in a recent episode of “Food Finds” on CNN Travel’s Food and Drink channel.
Hydroponic living lettuce grower Pete’s, Carpinteria, Calif., is launching Greenhouse Fresh, a line of packaged salads that highlights sustainability practices at the company.
Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, has a new product, Hazel Root, that’s designed to protect the quality of potatoes in storage by preventing sprouting.
WENATCHEE, Wash. – COVID-19 can’t stop Stemilt and Hansen Fruit from spreading cheer this holiday season.
Food safety will be a top concern in 2021, so the United Fresh Produce Association has a roster of food safety programs available in virtual seminars coming up in the new year.
Orlando, Fla.-based vertical farming company Kalera said it will begin construction on a facility in the Columbus, Ohio area, set to open in 2021. The facility will generate about 65 jobs, according to a news release.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility had a seizure of $37,000,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine discovered in a commercial shipment of fresh tomatoes.
Western Growers Insurance Services, Irvine, Calif., has hired Nate Flandro as its new sales executive for commercial insurance.
The COVID-19 pandemic is yesterday’s news. Unfortunately, it also is the reality today and for many tomorrows, according to panelists at the Dec. 16 Produce Marketing Association’s Virtual Town Hall.