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The Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee is reaching both domestic and foreign buyers to promote this year’s crop, says Candi Fitch, executive director.
Despite the challenges of inflation and the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, business overall seems to be strong for produce suppliers in the Boston area market.
The USDA’s 2022 U.S. apple production estimate is 10.1 billion pounds, up 3% from the previous year.
The company is ramping up production on the Rave apple variety in Michigan, which will allow the company to service more Midwest customers, said Brian Coates, vice president of sales and business development.
BelleHarvest Sales Inc., Belding, Mich., plans to grow its partnership with the PAW Patrol animated kids TV series, said president Nick Mascari.
Despite challenging growing conditions, Owyhee Produce expects onion harvested acreage and yields at similar levels to a year ago, says Bailey Myers, marketing director for the Parma, Idaho-based shippers.
The Lansing-based Michigan Apple Committee is using social media, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to build interest in the coming Michigan apple harvest, said Diane Smith, executive director.
Ag tech company Solinftec has announced that it is expanding its Solix Ag Robotics offerings.
When it comes to potatoes, Idaho may be top of mind with most U.S. consumers, but the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee is working to change that.
The White House Conference on Nutrition, Hunger and Health will be held on Sept. 28 in Washington, DC, the Biden Administration has announced.
Truckload freight volumes tumbled from their June peak and pricing for dry van and refrigerated capacity on the spot market continued to shift downward, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
ProduceSupply.org releases cybersecurity guidance for produce suppliers amid growing threats.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.
Consumers are adjusting purchases of food in response to inflation, according to the latest Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review.
With shorter trips for distribution to high-density population centers, Eastern apple shippers benefit from a reduction in fuel costs and emissions.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Farm Fresh Packers LLC, Pompano Beach, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The Pacific Northwest organic pear crop looks promising, as estimates point to an increase in volume over last year, according to Domex Superfresh Growers.
Hardie’s Fresh Foods has a 95% employee retention rate, and with an on-site health clinic and recent backpack giveaway, it’s not hard to see why.
Salinas, Calif., value-added produce innovator Steve Taylor, 67, died Aug. 21 from heart and lung failure, according to an obituary.
Daryl Johnston will serve as Okanagan’s vice president of sales and business development, while Don Westcott has been promoted to senior vice president of the company.
IFPA’s first Global Produce and Floral show are slotted with big names and even bigger events.
Upon Bertram’s transition, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John Ruane has been appointed interim president.
Organic growers say they’ve introduced a number of innovative approaches to their growing and packing operations to help ensure sustainability.
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand the local, fresh offerings in its stores, the Cincinnati-based company has named the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program.
The USDA’s new forecast for retail grocery inflation in 2022 tops 10%, close to three times the 3.5% inflation rate in 2021.
Healthy Family Project is encouraging registered dietitians to consider if they have what it takes to be the cause marketing organization’s next Official Registered Dietitian.
Israel-based Save Foods, Inc. has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has provided the company a Notice of Allowance for its patent application.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers is offering a Sept. 12 online seminar to help agricultural employers prepare for new heat regulations.
Seattle-based Strella Biotechnology has announced the launch of its automated quality management platform for retailers.
The Salinas, Calif.-based Mann has officially completed the final stages of its integration as the vegetable division of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Coral Gables, Fla.