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One year into an aggressive multi-year sustainability program, Honeybear Brands, a leading grower, packer, shipper, and developer of premium apples, is well on its way to accomplishing their sustainability goals
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the volume of sales of the 2020-21 U.S. mushroom crop totaled 758 million pounds, down 7% from last season.
Wendy McManus, leadership coach of Connect 2 Potential, is continuing her relationship with the Center for Growing Talent by PMA by presenting two sessions at the upcoming Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference.
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO — Trucks will continue tight for the foreseeable future and shippers need to do all they can to make themselves preferred customers, Kevin Vandenberg says.
The transition from old crop to new crop potatoes is taking place right now, and two potato industry observers report that expected reduced fresh shipments during the 2021-22 marketing year should provide a firm market.
Sabine Henry, tropical manager and salesperson at Central American Produce for almost two decades, passed away August 30.
Mona, Utah-based Longvine Growing Co. signed a strategic partnership with Beverly Hills, Calif.-based agritech firm Bluehouse Greenhouse Inc.
Veg-Fresh Farms welcomes industry veteran Jeff Baskovich to the citrus team as Director of Conventional Citrus.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies continues to ensure optimal honeydew shelf-life at AZ- based produce distributor, Grower Alliance LLC.
Grimmway Farms is proud to announce Sara Oliver as Chief People Officer (CPO), a new position within the company’s Executive Leadership team.
With Mid-Autumn festivities fast approaching in key Asian markets, T&G Global has launched an integrated marketing campaign to encourage consumers to celebrate full moon festivities with Envy apples.
Calavo Growers’ updated bag film is now available with friendly “Know Your Avo” handling tips and menu suggestions, in multiple sizes and configurations.
Eco Farms and Oppy are working on some fresh new ideas, particularly small compostable packs that have become more popular as sustainability continues to be an important value for the company.
The Packer is looking for input and insight from grower-shippers of Colorado potatoes to provide their insight on the 2021 Colorado’s San Luis Valley potato crop.
Just in time for the annual medjool date harvest, Bard Valley Natural Delights shares IRI data showing a promising year for the category.
Gen Z. Somewhat of a mystery to anyone not actually part of the demographic. As the generation that spans the widest range of developmental stages (littles through puberty all the way to adults)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced an extension of the current exemptions which provide regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations.
These are the produce posts that caught our attention on social media this week.
Episode 58 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation with Michael Smith, a senior at Lincoln University, an agriculture major and president of the school’s MANRRS chapter.
The Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee is bringing buyers to onion country.
Foodservice demand is coming back for Idaho-eastern Oregon onion marketers, but it is complicated.
Grapes are great for health, and August kicked off a big round of health messages for California grapes in print, on social media, online and over the airwaves.
Hantsport, Nova Scotia-based CKF Inc.’s Earthcycle brand of compostable and recyclable packaging has expanded its range of sustainable options.
Titan Farms and Harris Teeter come together in their seventh year to donate peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Raleigh and Charlotte (NC).
In response to passage of AB 616 by the California State Legislature Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia issued the following statement:
G&R Farms partnered with thirteen regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise nearly $90,000 in scholarship and grant funds for FFA students.
This September, London Fruit of Pharr, Texas, celebrates its 40th year anniversary in business.
Following the recent refresh of one of its premium apple brands - JAZZ - T&G Global has launched the brand’s first global marketing campaign.