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Working with two cooperatives of small banana producers in Peru and Ecuador, Montreal-based Equifruit Inc. expects steady supply in the months ahead, said Jennie Coleman, president of the firm.
Michigan State University researchers are conducting a study through April 1 to assess buyer requirements for produce safety standards in the U.S.
Deborah Birx, former White House coronavirus coordinator, will join Dallas-based ActivePure Technologies as chief medical and scientific advisor, the company’s CEO, Joseph Urso, said in a news release.
Seeking to deliver functional foods, St. Louis, Mo.-based food tech company Benson Hill has announced the launch of its Ingredient and Fresh business segments.
Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado will have good late-season volume of California avocados from its Morro Bay program, which has been part of Del Rey’s program for about eight years, said Bob Lucy, president.
The Fruits from Chile Facebook page recently reached a new milestone, surpassing one million fans.
West Coast Produce Expo 2021 is Tuesday May 18 – Wednesday May 19 at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, NV.
Banana marketers find plenty of reasons to believe in the future of organic bananas.
You’ve got more than enough on your plate, but you know you need good people to make your business work.
Despite the lack of in-person events and other pandemic-related factors that limited marketing efforts, California avocado demand fared well during 2020.
For the first time, Marcio Resende, a University of Florida Institute for Food and Agriculture Sciences sweet corn breeder, led a team of researchers to sequence the genome of a type of supersweet corn.
Big interest in the Viva Fresh Golf Open has spurred the Texas International Produce Association to add a second-course option to accommodate expo attendees.
The Packer is seeking industry input for both suppliers and buyers in a survey about greenhouse vegetables.
DNO Produce, Inc., has promoted Kevin Allen to be the Education Sales Director.
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Florida’s tropical and subtropical climates mean pests, disease and fungus are a constant concern for growers.
The Food and Drug Administration’s multi-year study to enhance produce safety is taking the long view.
Here’s a conversation on why we write about the “Dirty Dozen,” why EWG’s messaging is damaging, and how produce companies can start sapping the power of this polarizing list by communicating their responsible practices.
Researchers at the University of Florida say they discovered another key resource in their ongoing pursuit to find solutions to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening disease.
Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce the first winner of one of our grand prize drawings of a $500 GIFT CARD.
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is making available a web seminar about farmworker vaccinations.
Most consumers are much more worried about food safety in meat products than they are concerned about fruit and vegetable safety.
Mark your calendars, Viva Fresh, presented by the Texas International Produce Association, begins March 26 in Dallas, Texas.
The House of Representatives on March 18 passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by a 247-174 vote.
Did you know, West Coast Produce Expo has a special hosted buyer program?
The long-awaited Vidalia onion season will arrive in mid-April.
Online grocery sales in the U.S. declined 14% in February as fewer consumers – particularly those 60 and older – used grocery pickup, delivery and ship-to-home services.
The latest FreshFacts on Retail report from the United Fresh Produce Association shows that the value-added segment continues to create big value for the produce industry.
With about 2,000 acres of commercial peaches, Florida isn’t a major player in domestic peach production.
Mangoes will be available to promote leading up to Cinco de Mayo, grower-shippers say.