News
China’s appetite for imported oranges in 2021 will improve slightly with economic growth, but a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts demand will remain well below pre-COVID levels.
Felipe Juillerat, who has a long career in the blueberry industry, has joined Las Vegas-based Terra Exports’ advisory board.
Dole Food Co. is providing a little healthy, bluesy inspiration to Joe Gardner and others trying to reclaim their passions as part of the fresh produce leader’s year-long collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios.
Sun World International LLC, a leading variety development and licensing company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Simpson as Executive Vice President/Intellectual Property.
Episode 30 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation between The Packer editors Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder about the Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to expand the production areas in Australia that will be allowed to export to citrus to the U.S.
Blueberry growers have created a coalition to to seek relief from rising imports.
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based indoor grower Gotham Greens raised $87 million in new equity and debt capital, making its total financing $130 million.
An unprecedented year highlighted innovation and integrity at Rainier Fruit Company that lead to groundbreaking and industry-setting standards.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has launched Grab a Boost of Blue, a strategic positioning and call to action backed by new tools and consumer research for retailers.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation released this statement on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-25.
A mislabeled vegetable tray with ranch dip has led to a recall in Florida because it contains eggs, which are considered as an allergan that must be identified on the product.
The Middleby Corp., a foodservice equipment supplier, has launched a line of indoor air purifiers, Bluezone by Middleby, that are promoted to extend the shelf life of produce when used in walk-in coolers.
The Produce Marketing Association today welcomed the publication of the new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
As table grape variety innovations continue, so will consumption and the production needed to satisfy consumers’ demand for diverse and flavorful fruit.
Episode 29 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Tom Stenzel, CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, about the latest COVID-19 relief bill and the programs included that benefit the industry.
Naturipe has hired Alvaro Alezard as vice president of finance.
FeedMore WNY, a western New York state hunger relief organization, is providing fresh produce and other foods from New York growers to veterans.
The federal government has released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-25 — dubbed Make Every Bite Count.
Tom Stenzel, president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, released the following statement on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-25.
Late Thursday afternoon, Lori Kelley, received a phone call from AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.
A near-double digit gain in potato retail sales wasn’t enough to offset a decline in foodservice sales during the 2019-20 marketing year.
‘Tis the season for the Allen Lund Co.
Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries, a supplier of twist ties, bendable components and packaging reclosures, has issued its first-ever sustainability report and also updated its website.
The United Fresh Produce Association is offering a virtual workshop on strategies from a changing work environment.
Orlando, Fla.-based vertical farming company Kalera will open a facility in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2021.
Dan Duda, CEO and former president of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, will retire after 40 years from the six-generation family-owned company effective December 31, 2020.
The first-ever digital Potato Expo is on tap for Jan. 5-7 and the event has plenty to offer the industry, National Potato Council leaders say.
On December 18, Center for Disease Control released two statements declaring two active outbreaks of pathogenic E. coli were over.
The Packer’s editors recap the big topics of the week, from the extension of the comment period on the FDA’s food traceability rule and the 2021 outlook to redder tomatoes and better citrus merchandising.