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When it’s not Vidalia season, many sweet onion growers turn to Peru to satisfy their customers, and those customers should find a good crop from South American for fall 2021 and winter 2022.
GEM-Pack Berries LLC and Red Blossom Sales Inc. are combining forces.
Two new products from F&S Produce Co., Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits and Little Green Sprout’s Organic vegetables, offer even more ways to satisfy shoppers and boost category sales as well.
Bobalu Berries announced a new addition to their sales team as they continue to position the company on a growth track. Ryan Baird has joined the existing sales team led by Anthony Gallino, VP of Sales.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for FY 2019.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
There were no dog days of summer this year for refrigerated trucks.
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, have been awarded a $10 million grant by the USDA to find ways to sustain irrigated agriculture while improving groundwater quantity and quality.
The winter promotions at G&R Farms are focused on the Season of Giving, when retailers can take advantage of both the holiday promotional time period and also a higher likelihood consumers will feel charitable.
Higher trucking costs are one of the season’s biggest potholes for Idaho potato grower-shippers this season.
The flagship brand for Potandon Produce is Green Giant, and retailers can build displays with the full line of Green Giant Fresh branded Idaho potatoes to drives sales, said Dick Thomas, senior vice president of sales.
San Francisco-based Afresh Technologies and Portland, Ore.-based New Seasons Market have partnered to bring Afresh’s Fresh Operating System into select retail stores in the Pacific Northwest.
“What the new plan would do, is guarantee decades more conflict and litigation. “
U.S. imports of fresh and frozen fruits rose by 11% in value from September 2020 through August 2021, newly released trade statistics show.
D’Arrigo California Brings Awareness, Hope and Cooking for a Cure in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Produce company, D’Arrigo California is partnering with Candice Walker, foodie influencer of Proportional Plate, to host a virtual and interactive cooking class featuring Andy Boy produce.
Golden Star Citrus debuted its first trade show booth at the first annual Cocina Sabrosa Trade Expo Oct. 4-5 in Long Beach, Calif.
The 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report), “Strengthening the Climate for Sustainable Agricultural Growth,” was released by Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that advance adjusted retail sales estimates for U.S. grocery stores in September totaled $68.57 billion, up 0.7% from August and up 7.4% from a year ago.
The government of France has announced it has put in place a ban on plastic packaging on many fresh unprocessed fruits and vegetables as of Jan. 1.
Yields are down but sizes are up for Idaho potatoes this year, industry leaders report.
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced today the launch of a nationwide search for a new CEO and Executive Director.
The FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness, a non-profit public health organization, are collaborating on a webinar series that explores food safety culture.
Chelsea, Mass.-based Morning Kiss Organic will offer several organic citrus products in Bio-Able packaging that is 100% recyclable and degradable.
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.
The food recall warning issued on September 29, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum Dec. 6–31, 2021, for California walnut growers to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order.
After nearly 7 years leading and transforming the business, Kevin Doran is moving to the Longvine Growing Co Board of Directors, vacating the CEO position.
Zespri has confirmed that its current red kiwifruit will be named Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit for the first year of sales of commercial volumes in the upcoming 2022 season.
Government statistics show the final value of Idaho’s 2020 potato crop sold totaled $912 million, down 5% from 2019.
Ocean Mist Farms is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Drew to President and Chief Executive Officer.