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Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. and its partner companies Mike & Mike’s Organics, Islands West Manufacturers, and Emperor Specialty Foods are honoured to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies over the past decade.
ZAG Technical Services, Inc. has launched a new supply chain risk assessment and management program aimed at providing agribusinesses with visibility into the cybersecurity risks that can affect their business.
Brittany Lee is a prime example of someone entrenched in the produce industry far beyond her own family business.
Calvin Tribiano, a longtime sales executive at Vancouver, British Columbia-based The Oppenheimer Group, passed away on May 6 after a brief illness.
Though the gains have not been dramatic, U.S. Department of Agriculture per capita availability numbers for onions have consistently risen since 2000.
UnitedAg, a healthcare leader for the agricultural industry, announced several changes across its executive leadership team, further positioning the non-profit agricultural association health plan for future growth.
Philadelphia-based Salix Fruits has announced the start of the Argentine lemon season.
The Castellini Group of Companies made a Transportation Management, Warehousing and Transportation Services Agreement with Curation Foods, a subsidiary of Landec Corporation (Nasdaq: LNDC).
Salinas Valley legacy grower shipper, Tanimura & Antle, has announced the return of fourth generation family member, Brian Antle, as the Company’s Executive Vice President of Sales.
Smurfit Kappa North America, a leader in paper-based packaging solutions, won three international awards because of its innovative solutions that are sustainable and eco-friendly.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C.
A fresh grape purchase of more than $12 million was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on May 11.
Mexico has extended it deadline for U.S. organic exports to be certified to its Organic Products Law.
“Awe Sum Organics offers Organic and Fair Trade USA Certified fruit! They feel it is important to give back to the local communities involved in growing, harvesting, packing, and shipping our Awe Sum Organic fruit.
As global trade booms, the container shipping industry is introducing another new vessel service at the Port of Oakland.
Bobalu Berry Farms is celebrating the success of their weekly e-news titled the “10 o’clock Walk” due to the increase in the number of buyer subscribers.
With vaccinated millions on the move again, onion shippers are optimistic about the shape of foodservice demand in the coming months.
This week’s episode of Packer Insight focuses on the honorees of the annual Women in Produce special section that features influential industry leaders.
So. Much. News. Newark, N.J.-based indoor vertical greens grower and agtech company AeroFarms is bursting with positive changes, which reflect what’s happening overall in controlled environment agriculture.
Greg Yielding spent more than a dozen years in the world of rice. Now, after coming to the National Onion Association as executive vice president in 2019, he is becoming familiar with the world of onions.
The year-round onion program for Salinas, Calif.-based Coastline Family Farms is heavily focused on foodservice and a big rebound in sales is anticipated this year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said May 11 it will collect and test samples of lettuce grown in California’s Salinas Valley from local commercial coolers from May through November 2021.
Chicago-based Numerator has launched a new holiday sentiment study to understand the impact of the pandemic and vaccination status on upcoming holiday celebrations.
As consumers begin to prepare for seasonal celebrations and backyard gatherings, Bee Sweet Citrus reports a strong supply of lemons to help meet continued demand for springtime promotions.
Netherlands-based is now using the CO₂ Correct quality mark to show their commitment to greenhouse gas reduction according to a news release.
You might’ve missed these produce industry posts last week on social media.
Retail demand for onions has been strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, but shippers see plenty of opportunity to increase promotions even more in the months ahead.
Sprouts were the No. 1 vegetable that shoppers selected as organic, and kale is the No. 1 vegetable that shoppers buy organic periodically, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2021 report.
The Biden-Harris administration has outlined a vision for how the United States can work collaboratively to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that support and sustain the nation.
Aidan Mouat, CEO and co-founder of Hazel Technologies Inc., on finalizing a $70 million Series C financing round, which will bring the company’s cumulative total raised to over $87 million.