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Despite massive market disruptions and supply chain problems with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. per capita availability of fresh vegetables rose 1.2% in 2020, new statistics from the USDA show.
Reed Searle, an Eastern Idaho potato farmer located in Shelley, Idaho is featured in this edition of Eagle Eye Produce’s Grower Spotlight.
Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers praised the inclusion of $4 billion in drought-relief funding for the Colorado River Basin in the Senate’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
The Mushroom Council is preparing for a late summer/fall campaign that spotlights how mushrooms are a nutritious, delicious and budget-friendly solution in the face of rising food prices.
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Food Safety Coalition has retained The Stenzel Group LLC to provide management services with the naming of Tom Stenzel as its new executive director, the group reports.
Increased competition among solution providers is making track and trace technology more accessible for the transportation sector, says Seth Konkle, general manager for the Indianapolis office of the Scotlynn Group.
The Salisbury, N.C.-based grocer is bringing local produce even closer to home with its continually expanding Local Goodness program.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.
Already with a U.S. East Coast presence, Costa Rica-based pineapple and banana supplier Kapi Kapi Growers is prepared to expand sales throughout the U.S., company officials say.
The Santa Paula, Calif. -based avocado grower has released its annual Sustainability Report: The Calavo Way.
Jill Moran, a long-time Monterey Mushrooms teammate, has rejoined the sales team as a sales manager based out of Watsonville, Calif.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment.
For many Americans, fall means sports — which of course, also means game-time snacking. This is where avocados can play an important role.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Despite very dry conditions, the North Carolina sweet potato crop for Vick Family Farms is looking good, says Charlotte Vick, partner and sales manager for the Wilson, N.C. produce marketer.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s July 28-29 Foodservice Conference attracted a record attendance of nearly 2,000 and more than 900 registered buyers from about 250 companies, show organizers said.
A new promotion from the Orlando, Fla.-based company challenges consumers to eat healthfully on the go, while its expanded video series shines a light on the importance of food safety and quality control.
The Salinas, Calif.-based California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has published its latest annual report.
You may not have heard about Florida citrus being produced with the Citrus Under Protective Screens (CUPS) yet.
MONTEREY, Calif. — San Francisco-based GrubMarket was showcasing its growth and technology tools at IFPA’s Foodservice Conference, says Bryan Barsness, vice president of sales and marketing.
San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco Inc. has promoted Brenton Field to vice president of operations, according to a news release.
Produce suppliers in Michigan and throughout the industry are struggling to cope with ever-increasing freight costs.
With the Idaho potato industry “facing extremely short supplies from August to September,” Baldor Specialty Foods offers retailers tips for keeping shelves stocked.
Led by explosive growth in berry and avocado imports, the value of U.S. imports of fruit soared 17% for the 12-month period ending June 30, USDA trade numbers show.
Attendees enjoyed a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate to commemorate the occasion prior to their series of meetings.
Known around the world as a place to buy affordable groceries and more, Walmart says it sees inflation driving shoppers from a variety of income levels to its stores, as consumers prioritize spending.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is back on the road this year with The Great American Rave Race, according to a news release.
The Packer’s Tom Karst recently asked Mark Klompien, president and CEO of the United Potato Growers of America, several questions about the current supply and demand outlook for potatoes.
Despite drought challenges, growers in the Golden State predict high quality for grapes, pomegranates and citrus.
Consumers are not cutting back on their organic produce purchases despite rising costs because of inflation. In fact, shoppers have doubled down on their commitment to buying these fresh fruits and vegetables.
Produce typically is associated with sustainability — organic produce even more so. Grower-shippers agree that the biggest challenge to sustainability may be produce packaging.