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Fresh Express president John P. Olivo announced, in a news release, a new consumer social media awareness campaign and revitalized sustainability initiative in recognition of Earth Day 2022.
Nearly 500 potential violations of organic regulations are under investigation by the National Organic Program.
The Mission-based Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo plays an important role in promoting the Lone Star State’s produce industry.
In honor of May’s National Salad Month, Dole Food Company Inc. has released a dozen original salad recipes linked to the specific astrological personalities of the 12 Zodiac signs.
After 34 years of service, Vickie Linder, agricultural products manager for Alliance Rubber Co., is set to retire in July of 2022.
Wynne, Ark.-based Matthews Ridgeview Farms is the state’s largest grower/shipper of sweet potatoes, and the firm is expanding acreage again this year, says sales manager Autumn Campbell.
Grape production and exports will rise for 2021-22 but pears and apple exports are expected to sink, according to a new USDA report.
Caledonia, Mich.-based hydroponic lettuce farm Revolution Farms is partnering with Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to 262 stores across the retailer’s six-state footprint.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Laura Strange, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is moving away from hosting a large fair to focusing on local and spreading the celebration into multiple events throughout the year.
Pom Wonderful presses further into sustainability with new commitments to recycling and alternative energy.
Long-time employee, Nick Sgheiza, promoted to chief operating officer after 22 years with the company.
Made Central California, formerly the Fresno Food Expo, has a new format, expanding on categories of exhibitors.
The Vineland, N.J.-based family-owned and -operated company is just weeks away from completing Phase II of its facility expansion.
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.