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The Food and Drug Administration has announced the 12 winners of the FDA New Era of Smarter Food Safety Low- or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge.
Schools, universities and other large institutions are fully open and back to in-person activities, which means foodservice is picking up significantly in the Michigan area.
Pace International LLC introduces PrimaFresh 60 OR for Pace’s organic premium line of edible plant-based coatings, developed specifically to enhance dehydration control in stone fruit and maximize its fresh appeal.
NatureSweet is proud to bring its new “To Go” line, a highly innovative product that combines three different innovations into a first in the snacking tomato category.
Minnesota’s leisure and hospitality sector is coming back from pre-pandemic lows, but the restaurant trade is far from all the way back.
These are the social media posts from the produce industry that caught our attention this week.
Braga Fresh will debut Josie’s Organics baby iceberg lettuce in a 2-count retail bag at the 2021 Organic Produce Summit, Sept. 16 in Monterey in booth #204.
Natural Delights replaces traditional Date Rolls with the launch of Mini Medjools, a new snacking line with blended Medjool dates and other wholesome ingredients including nut butters, seeds, nuts, and fruit.
Vertically integrated grower-shipper, Tanimura & Antle, announced today a new key addition to their newly reinvigorated sales team, Vince Mier, as Senior Sales Account Manager.
The first annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards, presented by The Packer, were awarded at the 2021 Sustainable Produce Summit.
Mucci Farms announced that they have entered an exclusive marketing agreement with Casey Houweling to market all produce grown in the Camarillo, California facility under the Mucci Farms brand and trademarks.
Based In South Florida, Pacific Produce (PacPro) is a grower, importer, and distributor of high-quality fruits and vegetables. PacPro started importing asparagus and table grapes in 2002.
Goldies Onions, the only no-tears, no-onion-breath onion, which was introduced to consumers in 2020, captured three awards in the most-recent National Agricultural Marketing Association.
Progressive Produce is harvesting California Brussels sprouts and launching Mim’s Specialty Sweet Potatoes this fall.
Bolthouse Farms, makers of the Wunderoots line of carrot-based alternatives to traditional foods, partnered with Little Big Brands to create the brand which captures a sense of fun and culinary adventure.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will keynote the Sept. 22 general session breakfast at the United Fresh 2021 Washington Conference in Washington, D.C.
Washington apple growers are continuing to see big volume of organic apples, with expected fresh output close to that of a year ago.
Mission Produce’s third quarter report shows a 22% increase in its International Farming segment revenue over last year, with higher total revenue and avocado volume sold.
Washington’s Cosmic Crisp apples are on the rise.
The value of U.S. apple exports dipped slightly in the year ending June 2021, but some export destinations saw big gains.
California grapes are live and on the air. Commercials and messages for California grapes will appear now through the end of the year on television, on podcasts and radio stations, and online.
What can retailers do to move more grapes? Pricing, product assortment, and promotion are obviously key factors, but what else can tip the scales?
Two retail experts will give their views on online grocery trends at the in-person New England Produce Council Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo.
Truckload volume surged and spot and contract freight rates hit new highs in August as logistics managers stare down their most challenging peak shipping season yet.
It doesn’t matter how durable your returnable packaging is if the cost to return it is too high.
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has decided it will be unable to put on Fresh Summit 2021 scheduled for October 28-30 in New Orleans, Louisiana, due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida and Tropical Storm Nicholas.
Covic International Trading Inc. is recalling Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The number of agricultural producers who purchase crop insurance for their specialty and organic crops continues to climb.
Does encouraging sustainability means offering a carrot or brandishing a stick?
Village Farms International, Inc. today unveiled new corporate branding and launched its new corporate website at www.villagefarms.com.