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Windset Farms’ decade-long EFI certification has delivered $5.5 million in worker bonuses, strengthened farm safety, improved operational efficiency and created lasting cultural change.
While 85% of Americans believe food recalls are effective, millennials and Gen Z shoppers report hesitancy to purchase the same product or brand after a food recall.
The new facility will serve 271 primary school students and serve as a hurricane shelter for all 800 residents of the village, according to Fyffes.
The partnership will allow the company to increase organic citrus offerings, as well as a stronger supply line, the company says.
Surveys show organic produce continues to grow despite pricing concerns, with organics appealing across demographics not only as a premium product but as a core driver of loyalty in the produce aisle.
The company’s team will speak with attendees at its booth during the Southeast Produce Council event, Sept. 10-13 in Charlotte, N.C.
Ruiter will take over from Hein Bemelmans, effective Oct. 6, and will join the board of directors.
With the CDC reducing the number of foodborne pathogens it actively tracks from eight to two, Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner, says there’s a lot at risk.
Projections for 2025 are mixed, with cash receipts for vegetables and melons expected to decline, while those for fruits and nuts are expected to grow.
From the South to the West, sweetpotato harvest is underway and most anticipate abundant supplies with high quality.
Apples under the Morning Kiss brand and pears debuting under the Bright Bounty brand will be available in 2-lb. bags, as well as bulk cartons.
Whole foods like potatoes offer more of what intense athletes need for less, according to the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association.
Most U.S. importers of Peruvian sweet onions say they’ll have significant volume by early September, and they’re gearing up for another productive season.
Centrally located along major transportation corridors, the reusable packaging supplier says this new service center will service more than 40 million reusable crates a year.
The Packer asked these groups what sustainability means to them as part of its Sustainability Insights 2025 report, and while the results seem similar, the underlying motivation is different.
The grocer mourns the loss of Tom Crall, category manager of produce for HyVee.
This first-ever product was developed under the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems grant program.
Retailers can maximize the early-season opportunity with simple, impactful tactics, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the company.
According to Circana and IFPA research, 65% of consumers cite health as the main reason they buy fresh produce.
Influencers like Angela Yvonne of VeganPopEats are turning low-cost Aldi produce hauls into viral lessons on how to eat healthy and plant-based on a budget.
The Goleta, Calif.-based food technology company says it has filed a lawsuit against Robyn Openshaw and her company for “waging a years’ long disinformation campaign intended to harm Apeel’s business and reputation.”
Frank Yiannas shares the risks in postponing FSMA 204 enforcement, the need for traceability throughout the fresh produce food system and more.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand plans in-store promotions and community events to mark this milestone while continuing its pledge to give back to the community.
The mandarin brand plans to reward a “sweet teacher” with a $10,000 cash prize and encourage families to “Snack to School” with an East Coast road tour.
The addition of lemons to the Florida citrus landscape did not slow the drop seen across the state.
The hands-on farm school combines education, sustainability and community engagement to cultivate hope, inclusivity and opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce, the company behind the Empress Purple Tomato, a bioengineered tomato “packed with antioxidants,” thinks the time is right for GMOs.
Almond prices dropped by about 50 cents a pound after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released an objective estimate of 3 billion pounds.
Beginning in January 2026, Mexican avocados will need to be certified deforestation-free to be exported out of the country.
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Companies Foundation awards grants to five community organizations; customers are invited to join the fight against hunger.