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Ocean Spray will have ample fresh cranberries this fall, says Jeff LaFleur, vice president of cooperative development and grower relations at the cooperative.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has found some problems with the USDA’s handling of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
The Organic Produce Association has elected Theojary “Theo” Crisantes Jr., chief operations officer for Wholesum, as chairman.
From field to greenhouse-grown, Canada’s Quebec province is known for tradition, technology and innovation that fuels fresh produce production and inspires consumers to eat more fruit and vegetables.
Brothers Charlie and Bruce Talbott of Talbott Farms in Palisade, Colo., share stories of brutal frosts, resiliency and a younger generation of farmers embracing agriculture.
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has honored 4R Restaurant Group with its 2022 Customer of the Year Award.
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association presented Nathan Boyd with its 2022 Researcher of the Year Award.
As an easily accessible fruit that makes for a simple and quick snack or side, grapes are highly popular with many American consumers, especially in the fall around harvest-time.
The USDA has announced it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has released its latest research report: Hacks To Habits: A Behavioral Research Study To Bolster Fruit & Vegetable Consumption.
New York-based vertical farming company Bowery has launched three new salad kits, expanding the company’s offerings beyond leafy greens, herbs, and two types of strawberries.
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Finding varieties that appeal to consumers is one way the leading state for U.S. apple production continues to innovate and evolve.
Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms has started its 10th year of growing and selling the Sweetie branded apple.
With expectations of a bigger crop than a year ago, Naturipe Farms is bringing fresh cranberries to the market again this year, says Brian Vertrees, director of business development for Naturipe.
With recognition from the Global Food Safety Initiative, EFI now offers a fresh produce certification that satisfies multiple retail requirements in a single audit.
The Reusable Packaging Association has announced the winners of the 2022 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards.
Oppy expects a good quality season for its proprietary apples, says Roger Aguirre, director of apples and pears for the Oppenheimer Group (Oppy).
With orchards spanning Washington state from the Columbia River to the Canadian border, Domex Superfresh Growers offers a full range of apple varieties.
Smaller gala sizes in Washington state will open the door to increased retail promotions of bagged apples, according to Brianna Shales, director of marketing for Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash.
The New York-based indoor farming company is poised to rapidly expand its national network of greenhouses, raising more than $310 million in new capital and recently doubling its production capacity.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s has launched its latest digital projects to help inform consumers about the brand’s high-flavor strawberry options.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers is expanding sales and distribution of the proprietary Juici apple variety, said Dan Davis, director of business development for Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers.
For worldwide avocado marketer Index Fresh, a new partnership with Managed Services Provider (MSP) ZAG has resulted in a 30% reduction in IT costs and increased productivity across the organization.
The International Blueberry Organization has released its 2022 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report.
The passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010 resulted in major updates in school meal nutrition standards that have translated to substantial gains in governmental fruit and vegetable purchases.
Beginning this fall, Sprouts shoppers can visit the DoorDash mobile app or website, where they can choose to have their fresh produce and groceries delivered on-demand or later in the week.
The fruit sales and marketing firm Sage Fruit Co. is growing this season with the addition of grower/shipper Chelan Fruit, says Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.
More erratic growing conditions in the last few years have captured the attention of Washington apple industry observers.
Giving apple consumers great quality fruit goes a long way to ensuring repeat retail purchases, despite the friction of inflation in the produce department, Washington apple marketers say.