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Veg-Fresh Farms is closing out 2021 on a high note; the company was awarded Supplier of the Year by two major national restaurant chains, and recently received a score of 99% after an unannounced, 3-day audit by SQF.
A research report on the expected growth of packaged fruit sales by Fact.MR says sales in the category are expected to be valued at close to $19.8 billion by 2031.
I began in the produce industry as a 12-year-old selling corn and watermelons off my dad’s pickup truck during summers in Brownsville, Texas.
After nearly doubling its No Shells business over the past two years, Wonderful Pistachios is continuing this momentum with its biggest No Shells marketing investment yet.
Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce the Buck Brand organic specialty citrus micro-brand.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced it has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the agency’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard.
TMD Creative, an international marketing and design firm, announced the company has been presented with several awards by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts’ 16th Annual w3 Awards.
The produce industry mourns the loss of produce veteran Randy “Haru” Fukumoto.
Kwik Lok Corp. has announced the availability of Eco-Lok, the first sustainable closure, in Japan
According to the survey, 44% of consumers rated sustainability in packaging as very important, with 43% rating sustainability in packaging as somewhat, and 13% as not important.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) held its annual meeting on November 4th, 2021.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7.
T&G Global and Zespri are teaming up with science organization Plant & Food Research and other partners on a new project to research, develop, define, and promote sustainable and regenerative horticulture practices.
Signify has announced the launch of its first global virtual horticulture knowledge center.
Good Foods, a category leader of plant based dips and good-for-you products, announces its partnership with former professional racing driver, Danica Patrick.
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and Brightseed, an A.I.-led biosciences company today announced an agreement to leverage Brightseed’s A.I., Forager, to profile the compounds in cranberries.
Just in time for the holiday season, Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch blueberries are in peak availability to capture the hottest holiday trend of grazing boards.
“The good news is that the top turkey producers in the country are confident that everyone who wants a bird for their Thanksgiving dinner will be able to get one.”
U.S. exports of frozen potato products increased by 30% for the July – September 2021 quarter compared to 2020.
IFCO has released its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy and 2021 ESG report.
RLS Logistics announced RLS Gress has earned the top food safety certification for cold storage warehousing and distribution through the British Retail Consortium Global Standard.
For the past 20 years, U.S., fresh potato exports to Mexico have been limited to the region within 26 kilometers of the U.S. border.
Only those who are fully vaccinated or recovered from the coronavirus will be allowed to attend Fruit Logistica 2022, according to event organizers.
Six out of 10 consumers who say sustainability is a top priority for them support increased government-mandated labeling for food.
A review of U.S. imports of Chilean produce reveals 2020-21 strong increases for blueberries, strawberries, apples, kiwifruit, plums and peaches.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to buy 2.14 million 10- to 12-pound boxes of mixed fresh produce for The Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced the investment in an online product purchasing tool that is connected to major national retailers and grocery fulfillment companies.
Global industry professionals polled about the top produce packaging trend for 2022 point to both sustainability and cost as competing factors in driving next steps.
What does leadership mean to you? “Setting the tone for an organization, surrounding yourself with good people, developing and cultivating relationships and moving forward into the future,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund.
DMA Solutions announced Leslie Simmons as a new team member and marketing strategist for the marketing agency.