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U.S. fresh produce imports showed big value increases for berries, avocados, grapes and citrus for the 12-month period from September 2021 through August 2022.
Dole Food Co. has launched a new video series recognizing some of the hundreds of family farmers it works with in the U.S. and around the globe.
Almost two dozen organizations have contributed from $100,000 up to $250,000 so far to the Center for Produce Safety’s (CPS) latest campaign to fund fresh produce food-safety research, CPS reports in a news release.
Oppy is set to showcase its expanding greenhouse-grown offerings as well as reintroduce Category Director of Greenhouse Kevin Batt at the IFPA Show.
The most important aspect of selling lesser-known fruits and vegetables from around the world is information.
The Southeast Produce Council is accepting nominations for its upcoming Next Generation Leadership Academy.
Chiquita is making its official return to the trade show floor through its participation in the International Fresh Produce Association’s Oct. 27-29 Global Product & Floral Show in Orlando, Fla., the company reports.
Joe Atchison is the assistant secretary and director of marketing and development of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
New York-based William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. and the founders of Vision Import Group LLC are entering into a new joint venture in which Kopke is the controlling member, according to a news release.
IFPA attendees can sample and experience chef-inspired, grab-and-go salads utilizing Local Bounti’s sustainably and locally grown lettuces.
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower says its emphasis on driving innovation in new product development has led to the launch of two greenhouse-grown melon varieties in less than six months.
The Bee Sweet Citrus team plans to showcase its modernized label and new point-of-sale material at IFPA’s inaugural Global Produce and Floral Show.
The 2022 Packer 25 is our annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain.
Florida’s 2022-23 citrus volume was forecast to be down about 32% from last year even before the hurricane hit, but there’s still “plenty of fruit for the season,” says Doug Feek of DLF International.
Braga Fresh will debut a line of vegetable roasting kits at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show.
USDA grant supports research on how farmers can harness ecology in organic cropping systems at Purdue, University of Wisconsin and Western Illinois University.
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe will highlight its sustainability efforts at IFPA’S 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Fla.
The USDA is proposing to offer Chilean grape exporters alternatives to fumigation to access the U.S. market.
While Florida’s November tomato crop will be smaller than normal due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, the state’s growers will remain significant suppliers from mid-October through December.
Healthy Family Project’s annual Back-to-School campaign wrapped in early October with impressions topping 224 million and social media reach seeing more than 24 million impressions.
After 30 years of service to Harris Teeter and a total of 47 years in the industry, Mark Hilton, vice president of produce merchandising, has announced he will retire on Nov. 30 of this year.
The table grape breeder has been working with Peruvian authorities to identify properties where there is unauthorized planting, cultivating or illegal collecting and selling of its protected table grape varieties.
Organic and fair trade grower has harvested its first crop of greenhouse grown organic heirloom tomatoes in Arizona and will debut at the Global Produce and Floral Show.
Regal Fruit International is coordinating the sale of its proprietary SugarBee brand apples in partnership with Chelan Fresh, CMI Orchards and Sage Fruit.
Jay Alley, co-owner and vice president of sales for Fresh Innovations LLC, home of Yo Quiero Brands, Rhome, Texas.
In the third quarter of 2022 retail fresh produce organic sales rose 4.1%, but volume was off 4.5% compared with the same period a year ago, according to a new report from Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.
Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. will see an increase in organic volume across all of its commodities, says Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.
Nearly 25% of Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers’ apple crop is grown and certified organic for the 2022 crop, says Brianna Shales, marketing director.
A proposed initial strategic plan for the Avocado Sustainability Center was unanimously approved by the Hass Avocado Committee and the Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Hass Avocado Board Sept. 21 at an HAB meeting.
Established in 2021, San-Antonio-based Esscalo America may be a newcomer among the ranks of U.S. produce suppliers, but the company offers a couple of products that have set it apart from the competition.