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Homestead, Fla.-based Brooks Tropicals LLC has added two new members to its sales office, says Peter Leifermann, vice president of sales and marketing.
Bakersfield, Calif. and Bellevue, Wash.-based Arable Capital Partners has hired Laura Wachter as chief of staff.
China’s recent COVID-19 crackdown is having a ripple effect on ocean carrier scheduling and hurting volume at the Port of Oakland, officials say.
The company has revamped its summer packaging and is growing in two of the most popular citrus varieties.
The company includes several key summer varieties of citrus through the season, especially a particular orange variety.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has expanded its staff to further strengthen the group’s food and nutrition expertise, as well as PBH stakeholder engagement strategies, according to a news release.
After seeing the rise in e-commerce, Seald Sweet is hoping to move more fruit through retailer platforms.
Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops and CropTrak announce the release of the Stewardship Calculator 2.0 to help growers measure a wide range of on-farm data for ESG reporting.
As an ode to the past 10 years, the California Avocado Commission enlisted chef Nyesha Arrington to create two seasonal recipes that prominently feature the fruit.
After three and a half decades with the Vancouver, British Columbia-based Oppenheimer Group, Walt Breeden is retiring.
As grilling season heats up, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based company predicts potatoes will play a key role in celebrations and everyday meals.
The stable, high-quality volumes of fruit expected throughout the summer, indicate strong opportunities for promotions at retail, say suppliers of Peruvian avocados.
The USDA and other federal agencies will develop a pilot program utilizing up to $65 million in American Rescue Plan funding to provide support for agricultural employers, according to a news release.
U.S. fresh apples in storage on June 1 were up 15.9% compared with the same time last year, according to the latest USAppleTracker survey from the U.S. Apple Association.
McFarland, Calif.-based Dulcich & Sons plans to use Hazel Tech for its 2022 grape export program.
The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus) for consumption from the Dominican Republic.
Promising reforms to help U.S. ag exporters, the 2022 Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law on June 16 by President Biden.
John Cunningham is stepping back from chief operating officer to a position that will allow him to use his expertise and knowledge in an advisory role with the company.
The season for Florida-grown avocados is off to a good start, with promotable volumes available June through August, according to a news release.
On June 15, 2022, R.E.A.CH. International held its annual Greenhouse Competitions including “The Hottest Tomato,” “The Perfect Pepper,” “The Coolest Cucumber” and the “Best Berry” Competitions.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the publication of its fiscal year 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Finest for the Future.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has officially launched its Mini Honeyglow pineapple in North America.
Celebrated Colorado grower Bob Sakata, 96, died June 7.
North Little Rock, Ark.-based Safe Foods Corporation, a division of PSSI, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest expansion project in North Little Rock on June 2.
The Folsom, Calif.-based California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission have announced that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and CEO, effective July 11.
Grimmway Farms honored by California Association of Food Banks for support of Farm to Family Program
The California Association of Food Banks has recognized Grimmway Farms for the company’s contribution of more than 4.3 million pounds of fresh produce to the CAFB’s Farm to Family Program in 2021.
The creation of the International Fresh Produce Association from the merger of the United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association has allowed a reorganization of food safety priorities.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. reported an improving financial picture when announcing its financial results for the quarter ending April 30 and announced a shift to an “asset lighter” approach to growth.
Ontario, Calif.-based grocer to expand its Southern California footprint with new acquisition.
International Fresh Produce Association will convene industry leaders in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 22 - 23 at the Mexico Conference.