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At least it’s better than last year: That’s the sentiment felt across East Coast apple orchards and packing houses, in more ways than one.
To equip the industry for success, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is launching a Love One Today page on their website.
The GAO’s new report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s pandemic-era Food Box Program said the agency lacks data to accurately measure how well the program succeeded in meeting all of its goals.
Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, reports a reversal in consumer comfort with reopening activities as concern over the Delta variant leaps.
The more innovative your company is, the more your sales will improve, according to a study revealed at the Southeast Produce Council’s Sept. 9-11 Southern Innovations show in Savannah, Ga.
For all marketers, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced more intensive marketing to consumers through social media and online platforms.
During Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair in Rimini, Sorma Group premiered its new WD4-S weighing machine.
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced Jeff Pedersen, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Support Officer, is retiring after 45 years in the grocery business, effective December, 2021.
Awe Sum Organics will be attending the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, as they have done every year since its inception.
With more people seeking out organic options in the produce aisle, Pure Flavor is connecting with shoppers to promote their extensive line of organic veggies as a healthy and convenient lifestyle choice.
Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. exports of pears increased in the 2020-21 marketing season.
Radio commercials for California grapes created with major influencers are live and on the air.
In response to California State Senator Melissa Hurtado being forced to pull SB 559 after the California State Assembly Appropriations Committee removed all funding provisions, California fresh produce said this:
Mastronardi Produce and VetaNova have announced a long-term exclusive distribution agreement of all fruits and vegetables from the operator’s solar-powered greenhouse located in Avondale, Colorado.
The COVID pandemic continues to have rippling effects worldwide.
Highlighting the healthy snack attributes of California grapes, commercials and messages will appear now through the end of the year on television, on podcasts and radio stations, and online.
Online retailer FreshDirect is promoting its lineup of premium stone fruit varieties from Family Tree Farms.
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO — The fight to get U.S. fresh potatoes into all of Mexico continues amid signs that the Mexican potato industry is shifting tactics to deflect imports.
Inflationary pressures eroded returns for Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers Inc. for the quarter ended July 31, company officials said.
The government of Uzbekistan has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh Melon (Cucumis melo) for consumption into the United States.
The International Blueberry Organization has announced that its 2021 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report is now available for no charge.
The food recall warning issued on August 26 has been updated to include additional product information.
New York City-based indoor grower Square Roots has launched two new salad mixes, entering the $8.1 billion-packaged salads and greens category.
With new additions to its supply portfolio, Eagle Eye Produce is poised for a great season, Joe Ange says.
Change agents partner to bring innovation to the forefront
Strawberries typically aren’t thought of as “fall fruit,” but plenty of promotable volume will be available in the months ahead.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), developer and grower behind the Arctic® apple varieties, recently launched a sampling event in the San Francisco Bay area with huge success.
Alyssa Houtby has been promoted to Senior Director, Federal Affairs for California Citrus Mutual (CCM).
Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the development of its sales and sourcing departments to promote the company’s rapid growth into emerging markets and additional categories.
With Chilean lemons, mandarins, and navels all in bountiful supply, the Chilean Citrus Committee has launched an innovative program with a leading shopping rewards app.