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Jessup, Md.-based Pete Pappas & Sons has won a 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award from the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Green Registry.
These bright red berries continued to be a consumer favorite in 2021, finding favor as the No. 2 most popular fruit in Fresh Trends 2022 — a title typically held by apples.
Ocean Mist Farms announced Jenny Rivera has joined Ocean Mist Farms as Sales Representative. With this hiring, Ocean Mist Farms has brought on an experienced and proven professional.
The forecast for Mexican table grape shipments to the U.S. has been lowered, according to the Mexican table grape growers association, or AALPUM.
U.S. field worker wages are up 9% this year, according to the latest farm labor survey by the USDA.
The International Fresh Produce Association has officially launched the Global Produce & Floral Show, which is set for Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.
The company has raised $300 million in new capital, with equity financing led by The Rise Fund and debt funding from Bank of America.
Results of The Packer’s 2022 Sustainability Insights Survey reveal that everyone has an important role to play in creating a more sustainable world.
Tim York, CEO of the California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement, says collaboration is the key to weathering agricultural challenges.
NEW YORK STATE — In the western part of the state, the lack of rain may be too lacking. But in the typically wet Finger Lakes farming region, Eric Hansen was happy with it.
From flavorful kits to traditional favorites, the Golden State excels at ensuring America’s salad bowl is always full.
The Allen Lund Co. has announced the promotion of Jason Poulter as manager of the company’s ALC Specialized office.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Washington state under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program.
The Organic Center is hosting a Virtual Field Day on Integrating Livestock in Organic Crops and Its Impacts on Food Safety and Soil Health on July 20.
Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok Corporation has hired Howard Head as the company’s chief financial officer, according to a news release.
Southern Specialties Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla., has expanded its product line in response to customer demand, said Charlie Eagle, vice president, business development.
Canada on June 20 announced final regulations banning select single-use plastic manufactured items, including checkout bags, cutlery, certain foodservice ware, ring carriers, stir sticks, and most straws.
Frieda’s Specialty Produce is encouraging consumers to get the stone fruit before they’re sold out for the season.
Amado, Ariz.-based organic vegetable grower/shipper Wholesum published its annual Conscientious Company Report.
After a year of strong fresh potato prices, Washington potato marketers are looking at a favorable new crop outlook and strong demand for both processing and fresh potato supplies.
Consumer confusion abounds when it comes to what can and can’t be recycled, industrial versus home composting and the end-of-life reality for different types of packaging.
War, drought and a global pandemic aren’t exactly all the horsemen of the apocalypse, but three out of four are bad enough.
Reedley, Calif.-based Mountain View Fruit Sales has revealed a new label called Mountain View Estate Vineyards.
The labor shortage in the fresh produce supply chain is growing worse, and that means Walt Duflock has plenty of work ahead of him.
Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers has launched ‘The Official Orange of American Summers’ campaign to celebrate the exclusive California-grown orange variety this time of year.
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has introduced a new sustainable label for its clementine line, according to a news release.
Minneapolis, Minn.-based fresh-cut produce processor G.O. Fresh has hired Adam Dilley as the company’s director of sales and business development, according to a news release.
State agriculture boards, retailers and produce companies work together to meet increasing consumer demand for locally grown.
Guy George has been selected as the 2022 Farmer of the Year at the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau 105th Annual Meeting, according to a news release.
While the Northwest cherry season is likely to extend into September, crop volumes are getting smaller due to April’s cold and snow, said B.J. Thurlby, president of Northwest Cherry Growers.