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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.
Columbus, Ohio-based DNO Produce, a leading wholesale distributor and fresh-cut produce processor, has named Marissa Dake as Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
East Hartford, Conn.-based BioSafe Systems Inc.. is hosting a limited access field days event for Florida growers on Dec. 15.
The Rev. Douglas A. Greenaway, President and CEO of the National WIC Association for over 31 years, today announced his retirement, effective January 7, 2022.
The American Institute for Packaging and the Environment and the consulting group Resource Recycling Systems have released a paper called Best Practices for State Recycling Market Development Centers.
United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. has announced that Starr Ranch Growers has chosen to adopt AgroFresh’s FreshCloud Quality Inspection to digitally integrate their quality inspection efforts.
Arizona’s Santa Cruz County, which encompasses the city of Nogales and its assortment of produce houses, was one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is again time to honor a well-deserving member of the potato growing community by nominating them for the Potato Person of the Year or Potato Person for All Seasons award.
People First is a spotlight on social responsibility in fresh produce with several weeks of focused content published and promoted across all The Packer platforms.
California state water officials are bracing for another dry year in 2022.
As in the last 10 years, the multinational company Sanlucar has presented its new Global Compact Progress Report.
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) recognized excellence in the Ontario produce industry at its Virtual Awards Ceremony Dec. 2.
Sakata Seed America has officially signed an agreement finalizing the sale of its carrot breeding program to long-standing corporate partner, Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc., or IFSI.
Explaining the value of misshapen vegetables—that they are as healthful as their picture-perfect counterparts and buying them helps reduce food waste—could help improve sales of “ugly” produce.
Stout Industrial Technology has announced that Brent Shedd has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the industrial solutions and artificial intelligence company.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host the Maryland’s Best Expo on Wednesday, January 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
The Board of Directors announces Michelle Broom’s resignation as President of The Ontario Produce Marketing Association, effective February 11, 2022.
Fyffes and Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC) are delighted to announce a new partnership that will increase fresh fruit servings to school children in Montreal communities where the need is greatest.