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he Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.9%in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
A new report from the Northwest Cherry Growers indicates the summer heatwave in the Northwest has caused an estimated 20% reduction in volume compared with earlier expectations.
Offering premium organic and conventional avocados from California, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico, Oppy is now using Apeel’s plant-based solution to extend the shelf life of its Eco Farms avocados grown in Mexico.
The Board of Directors of Peak of the Market is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Kolochuk as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Episode 54 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation between The Packer’s editor-in-chief Tom Karst and Desmond O’Rourke, an economist and longtime apple industry observer.
Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the FDA’s exploration of regulating use of the term “healthy” on food labels, plus New York crops and retail awards, in this episode of Packer Insight.
Fresh Innovations California, LLC wraps up their employee COVID-19 vaccination lottery!
As the pandemic slowly begins to ease, what were some of the lessons learned, principles that will help the industry better navigate the realities of today and the unforeseen crises of tomorrow?
Retail prices for yellow nectarines averaged $2.08 a pound in mid-July in eight markets across the U.S., according to U.S. Marketing Services.
Robert Riegel, a shareholder of Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market Inc., filed a law suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to block the company’s sale to Seattle-based Amazon.
Growers are experiencing a much different growing season this year. The U.S. drought monitor says that roughly 23% of the state is abnormally dry, 8% in a severe drought. It’s a stark difference from a year ago when t
Former Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers general manager Denton Hoffman died June 16 at the age of 77.
A new United Fresh foodservice report takes an in-depth look at spaghetti squash, pomegranates, and roasted vegetables on menus this fall.
The growth rate for U.S. imports of agricultural goods has more than doubled the pace of U.S. ag exports since 1995, a new report on agricultural trade reveals.
With possible implications for fruit and vegetable servings, the government is seeking public input on how certain foods are counted for nutrition standards in school lunches.
The United Fresh Produce Association and the George Washington Leadership Institute are partnering for the Revolutionary Leadership Conference.
LENEXA, Kan. - Tim Arrington recently joined The Packer as a staff writer. He is reporting on a wide range of fresh produce industry news for the Lenexa company Farm Journal Media acquired from Vance Publishing in
The Hueber Report says, as it stands right now (i.e. don’t hold your breath), commodities as a whole appear set to close higher on an annual basis for the first time in the past six years.
Markesan-Wis.-based Trembling Prairie Farms Inc. is offering Midwest celery until early October.
What Amazon has that subscription meal kits don۪t is a no-commitment on-demand option that millions of Amazon Prime members enjoy already.
With local deals in full swing, here’s a look at some of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s f.o.b. prices for crops around the country the week of July 31. Hover your cursor over the map to see the data.
Marketers in every sector aim to serve up a fresh selection of products appealing to parents and kids as summer vacations comes to a close, and produce snack packs fit the bill.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expanding its online grocery pickup payment methods to EBT benefit users.
As summer gave way to fall, sales of Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables were heating up.
Fresh foods, including fresh produce, play a big role in driving consumers to supermarkets.
October has not been kind for advocates for farm labor reform.
The United Fresh Produce Association is offering two workshops on the Foreign Supplier Verification Program in coming weeks.
When it comes to exports, Canada remains the leading foreign destination for U.S. berries, but shippers are working to expand opportunities in Asia and elsewhere