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The Packer’s 2022 Fresh Trends survey reveals that 55% of more than 1,000 consumers surveyed last fall said they purchased fresh apples in the previous 12 months.
The current labor shortage has put pressure on certain organic offerings, which in turn has affected the number of unique organic items retailers can offer. These are only a few issues facing the organics industry.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals.
The Idaho Potato Commission didn’t disappoint fans in the stands and the two million folks who watched the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl live on ESPN.
Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. has ample Cosmic Crisp volume and will be promoting the variety extensively through the winter and well into 2022, said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.
Brewster, Wash.-based Honeybear Marketing is promoting the health benefits of Pazazz apples through recipes and other promotions, said Don Roper, vice president of sales and marketing.
The rapid growth of omnichannel marketing delivers big opportunities for influencing purchases, and CMI Orchards has a digital team in place to work with retailers.
Promoting Cosmic Crisp apples is front and center for Yakima, Wash.-based Evans Fruit Co., said Scott Hennessey, account manager and coordinator.
Leaders of the Texas produce industry will be honored January 24th, 2022 at the Texas International Produce Association’s Hall of Fame Banquet.
After many years in leadership roles with multiple media groups in Monterey County, Monica Tovar is announced as new president & CEO of TMD Creative.
Spot truckload freight volume increased 25.7% during the week of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The number of available trucks fell 26.0% compared to the previous week, which pushed spot rates higher.
These public meetings are intended to facilitate and support the public’s evaluation and commenting process on the proposed rule.
Kim brings more than two decades of experience in food safety and quality management, working with commodities as varied as spices, mushrooms, cheese, milk, pasta, snacks, and juices.
Ongoing pandemic- and climate change-related shocks may require suppliers to invest in supply chain resiliency over efficiency in the years ahead.
The California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission is searching for a new CEO, as Michelle Connelly has resigned. Connelly’s last day will be February 11, 2022.
The Potato Leadership, Education, & Advancement Foundation on Jan. 5 announced the results of its inaugural fundraising campaign at the 2022 Potato Expo.
The Allen Lund Company is proud to announce the promotion of Dusty Walker to manager of the ALC Savannah office.
To mark National Watermelon Day on Aug. 3, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has introduced a new seedless watermelon variety – Valor – developed to help growers maximize profitability.
Brighter Bites completed a successful 2020-2021 school year in the Washington, D.C./Prince George’s County areas by providing 2,872 families boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Two cantaloupes may have the same DNA, but their growing climate can change the flavor — a concept one organization is promoting in a campaign through peak cantaloupe season.
Hazel Technologies Inc. announces a partnership with Wapato, Washington-based Valicoff Fruit Co.
Harvest will pick up steam in August for the 2021 Wisconsin potato crop.
Fresh Solutions Network, LLC will be featuring their A Cut Above whole fresh and fresh-cut potato line at this week’s PMA Foodservice Expo in Monterey California.
Field Fresh Farms, a leading grower/shipper of conventional and organic produce, will be introducing its new baby hemp greens product at PMA Foodservice at booth 506 in Monterey, CA July 21-22.
Forrest Gump’s charming philosophy proves true for social media as well as life: These platforms are like a box of chocolates. You never know what posts you’re going to get.
Bronx, N.Y.-based S. Katzman Produce honored the recipients of its 2021 Fifth Annual Scholarship Program at a celebratory dinner with the winners, their families and guests from the company.
The same year that Avocados From Mexico made the list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies, the trailblazing organization seeks to strengthen from within.
The World Avocado Organization (WAO) and the historic San Diego Yacht Club will host the second edition of the World Avocado Cup Regatta on July 31 – August 1, 2021.
Veg Pak Produce is recalling Harvest Fresh brand Zucchini Spirals and Teriyaki Vegetable Spiral Stir Fry Kit from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes.
The leading North American salad company, Taylor Farms, introduces a new line of salad kits perfect for every day.