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Stemilt becomes first apple & cherry company to achieve full Equitable Food Initiative certification
Stemilt received new Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications in [August] to become the first apple, pear, and cherry company to achieve EFI certification of its entire operation.
A larger size and juicier flavor profile make this berry a standout in the category.
United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships.
Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named the Executive Committee that will serve as officers for the new association.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition has several resources to help growers who may be affected by the impacts to their crops from severe weather conditions.
Rep. Jim Costa brought together healthcare leaders from Fresno County for a virtual press conference to discuss the dire consequences of the recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases.
Bagged and bulk avocado sales trends are examined in a new study from the Hass Avocado Board.
Chilean growers are faced with the recent declaration of agricultural emergency due to water deficit in four regions.
Ottawa-based Curation Foods is recalling Eat Smart brand Asian Sesame Chopped Salad Kit from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The future of packaging is one of the biggest issues confronting the produce industry, and a keynote speaker at Sustainable Produce Summit will speak about his company’s vision for the role of reusable packaging.
Washington organic pear shipments have shown steady growth over the past few years, and Northwest pear marketers see room to grow.
Spring Born, an organic hydroponic farm, has kicked off production inside its Silt, Colo., facility.
United Fresh Produce Association announced the members of the 2021-2022 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Leadership Class 26.
The use of fresh produce as a canvas for consumer messages continues for fresh produce suppliers.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Aug. 30 released an 84-page report showing 10% to 20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports.
Climate change is increasing episodes of extreme temperatures around the world.
Do you know someone who has done significant work to further the fresh produce industry’s marketing efforts? Then nominate them for The Packer’s 2021 Produce Marketer of the Year award!
Hazel Technologies’ flagship product, Hazel 100, takes an innovative approach to a technology the apple industry has used for the last 20 years and companies across the apple supply chain are taking notice.
Irwindale, Calif.-based Bonduelle Fresh Americas, the U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle and home of Ready Pac Foods, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Montagna as Chief Executive Officer.
Allen Lund Company has announced that it has submitted and received approval for their current data submission to the SmartWay Transport Partnership.
T-Brother Food & Trading Ltd. has recalled Soo brand enoki mushrooms in Canada due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement has announced the 20 finalists for year three of Grow-NY.
Western Growers (WG) and S2G Ventures are now accepting applications for the 2021 AgSharks Competition.
From an organic mushroom farm to an innovative food company, Leep Foods continues to grow outside the produce department.
To “keep farmers farming” is the overarching goal for PepsiCo’s push for regenerative agriculture practices, Margaret Henry said at The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit.
Collaboration and infrastructure investment will both be needed for California to solve its water crisis.
Our youngest generations are our most anxious, lonely, tech-savvy consumers who care deeply about food. And it’s all connected.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule changing the handling regulations under the federal marketing order for Irish potatoes grown in certain counties of Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon.
The U.S. online grocery market generated $8.6 billion in sales during August, a gain of 4.7% versus a year ago.
With a run of triple-degree temperatures in midsummer, Washington apple growers have seen their challenges for 2021.