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Crespo Organic specializes in growing, packing and shipping Mexican mangos and citrus. As their name implies, they are heavy in organic.
The Mexican mango industry has been hit by the same supply chain issues as most commodities over the past year. Shippers have had to adjust to unforeseen obstacles and change the way they do business.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers has several ongoing initiatives related to sustainability, said Brianna Shales, marketing director.
As a growing number of greenhouses embrace lit facilities, the industry has steadily increased access to fresh produce for consumers and retailers alike.
In a Q&A with The Packer, Amanda Griffin, VP of education and events specialist with the NABC discussed marketing advice, goals for the produce industry and what favorite activities are getting her through the pandemic.
Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to director of national sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.
Autonomous trucks are not coming to produce warehouses just yet, but recent news may indicate the day might not be that far off.
Shutting down U.S. fresh potato industry expectations for expanded access in early 2022, the government of Mexico has raised new hurdles to access.
Food Logistics, a supply chain publication, has named Joseph Battoe, CEO of Varcode, a winner of the 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, according to a news release.
Kingsville, Ontario-based TriSon Farms has chosen Sollum Technologies’ fully dynamic grow light solution, according to a news release.
Potato sales continue to perform well at retail compared with pre-pandemic conditions, says Kayla Dome, global marketing manager for retail at Potatoes USA.
Dundee, Scotland-based Sappi Rockwell Solutions has appointed Hannah Edwards as its new business development manager.
The California Fresh Fruit Association has announced the panelists that will headline the Industry Workshop during its upcoming 86th Annual Meeting, March 13-15, 2022.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against G & K Citrus LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Itamp Inc. satisfied a $26,912 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
The Boise, Idaho-based grocer has expanded its Supplier Diversity Program as it prepares to host its second virtual summit this spring.
The Winter Springs, Fla.-based National Watermelon Promotion Board is presenting a one-hour session on Feb. 24 on how the group is building watermelon demand through promotion.
Ag-tech startup’s Quick-Pay+ is designed to allow producers to receive 96% of their shipment’s value in 24 hours.
Atlanta, Ga.-based EarthFresh LLC is seeing good quality potatoes coming out of storage, said Libby Massey, marketing manager.
A fresh crop of recommendations was delivered to the USDA’s Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee by senior leaders of the International Fresh Produce Association.
Wendy McManus will coach college students in the Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC’s) Southeast Top Agricultural Recruits Scholarship (STARS) program again this year.
The U.S. Department of Labor said it found numerous violations of the H-2A agricultural worker program by Roberto Perez Farms and Perez Bros Farms Inc. in Turlock.
The USDA is terminating the marketing order regulating the handling of potatoes grown in Washington state.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies has planned its first quality summit of the year for Feb. 25. The one-hour event will focus on stone fruit quality.
Selah, Wash.-based Rainier Fruit Co. has promoted David Armenta to sales manager, overseeing both domestic and export sales teams, according to a news release.
Glenville, Ga.-based G&R Farms has tallied more than $100,000 in donations this year, according to the company.
Salinas, Calif.-based International Produce Group (IPG) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022 by expanding its reach in Chile, Peru and Mexico.
The Association of Producers and Packers Exporters of Avocado of Mexico (APEAM) said it is working with the USDA and other officials to reopen avocado exports to the U.S.
Potato-producing states held 198 million hundredweight, or cwt, in storage on Feb. 1, down 3% from the same date a year ago, according to the USDA.
Consumers and foodservice professionals can continue to purchase and enjoy green avocados from the Dominican Republic