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Despite doubling volume over the last six seasons, Chilean citrus shipments will likely drop in 2022.
Homestead, Fla.-based Brooks Tropicals LLC will see an increase in Florida avocado production because of new grafts bearing fruit, says Peter Leifermann, vice president of sales and marketing.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has opened registration for its 2nd annual Apple Quality Summit.
Peebles Organic, Augusta, Ark., is a USDA-certified organic vegetable operation that farms about 2,000 acres, said Shawn Peebles, owner and general manager.
American growers need more workers, and the H-2A program is answering the bell.
The Texas 1015 Sweet Onion (TX1015) marketing campaign wrapped up the inaugural TX1015 Sweet Onion Restaurant week promotion on May 8.
Ronald Bown, the longtime president of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association A.G. and the face of the Chilean fresh fruit industry for three decades, is retiring.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like LeAnne Rhodes Ruzzamenti, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
Despite sky-high diesel fuel costs, the USDA in late May reported generally adequate truck supplies for most produce growing regions and truck rates that are generally below year-ago levels.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, Inc. has announced a second-year collaboration with Biglerville, Pa.-based grower-shipper Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has announced its fifth tour of giving in partnership with Folds of Honor.
On Memorial Day, all 171 locations of California-based Stater Bros. Markets will participate in the National Moment of Remembrance, according to a news release.
“Our diversified business model has once more proven itself to be resilient,” Dole plc Executive Chairman Carl McCann said of the results.
Western states are still fighting drought, as several senators push to improve future water access.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on G & K Citrus LLC, (G&K Citrus) Miami, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Brookshire Grocery Company of Tyler, Texas has issued a voluntary recall of bulk Yellow Flesh Peaches available in stores between 4/15/22 and 5/17/22, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.
California farmers are making tough choices on which crops and how much to plant in the face of crushing water supply cuts.
The SF market hosted Secretary Karen Ross and staff to meet with business and see its food recovery program.
Retail fresh fruit and vegetable inflation for all of 2022 is forecast in a range from 6.5% to 7.5% over 2021, according to the USDA.
The projects supported through the investment will work to ensure a safe, nutritious and abundant food supply, said the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Evanston, Ill.-based tech company secures funding to grow its Nutrition as a Service platform and launch its Retailer Solutions.
The Packer on June 27 will publish a special tribute to Tom Stenzel, long-time president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association and recently retired co-CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association.
The Packer is seeking industry input on the June 13 special section on packaging and processing technology.
The U.S. Apple Association has joined more than 40 agriculture and food groups to call for the elimination or reduction of U.S. tariffs on foreign trading partners.
Fresh fruit imports are running higher than expected in recent months, and the USDA has raised its import forecast for fiscal year 2022 to reflect higher unit values.
Three out of four Americans believe fresh produce is a healthy choice, but nearly half of consumers polled believe the benefits of fresh produce are often ignored by the general public, according to a new survey.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Lauren Sweeney, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
In honor of Memorial Day, transportation and logistics provider Genpro teamed with Military Missions to write personalized cards of encouragement to U.S. troops.
In this video, Eagle Eye Produce is putting the spotlight on Dylan Jones with its “Grower Spotlight” series.
South Africa is set for record apple, pear and table grape production in marketing year 2021-22, according to a new USDA report. But the report says growers and exporters also face some dark clouds.