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With increased focus on food security, inflation and health, potatoes continue to gain popularity and grow in demand, said the Newport Beach, Calif.-based company.
Frank Gargiulo & Son, Hillside, N.J., has been awarded a maximum $111.46 million contract with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to supply schools with fresh fruits and vegetables.
The concept of “sustainable packaging” is fluid, and growers polled by The Packer expressed a variety of opinions about what the words mean to them.
The Chelan, Wash.-based company featured its new tree fruit brand, Joyfully Grown Organics, at the recent OPS trade show in Monterey, Calif.
New Rochelle, N.Y.-based LGS Specialty Sales will begin sourcing avocados from Jalisco, Mexico, according to a news release.
Berry grower-shippers report continued robust demand for organic berries.
The International Fresh Produce Association is praising recently introduced legislation that will expand access to school meals and expand WIC nutrition benefits to older children.
The International Fresh Produce Association submitted an 8-point plan of recommendations illustrating how fresh fruits and vegetables must be an integral part of the U.S. nutrition security blueprint.
London Fruit, Inc. is adding to its leadership team with the addition of Jorge Hernandez as business development director.
A four-page executive summary of the June 21-22 Center for Produce Safety’s Research Symposium is now available.
Gonzales, Calif.-based Misionero will showcase its deli leaf lettuce at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference in late July.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.
Summer is about more than strawberries, say grower-shippers, who are seeing strong supplies of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries this season.
A new version of the National Organic Standards Board charter is posted on the USDA website, according to a news release.
Summer’s almost half over, but there still are plenty of tasty California strawberries available for retail and foodservice promotions.
The Matthews, N.C.-based grocer partnered with Virginia Produce to support students pursuing careers in production agriculture.
U.S. grocery food inflation is expected to top 10% in 2022, the USDA reported in an updated Food Price Outlook report.
Among companies with products featured on the online Fresh Ideas showcase for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference, here are some highlights of the products posted through July 13:
Soli Organic’s new 130,000-square-foot farm will supply 5 million pounds of organic herbs and leafy greens.
Putting upward pressure on delivered produce prices, refrigerated truck rates have soared to nearly $5 per mile in early February, according to a survey by the USDA.
Dan Sholl, 44, an executive in the fresh produce industry and a former general manager of Sacramento-based Wild About Sprouts, has died.
While the apple category is being impacted by inflation and supply issues, at least one proprietary apple variety is biting into a rather “glorious” stride.
The World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. closed its 3-day event Thursday, Feb. 10.
Marie’s refrigerated salad dressings proves yet again that it understands and delivers on the expectations of today’s consumers with the debut of its new plant-based line of dressings.
Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., released its official 30-second Big Game teaser featuring late-night funnyman and avocado-lover, Andy Richter.
Chestnut Hill Farm announced leadership changes to its Executive Team and Advisory Board.
Ben E. Keith Foods proudly announces its purchase of Florida Food Service, Inc.
Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado’s senior leadership team and business partners Bob Lucy and Bob Siemer have announced the transition of leadership of the company the two men have led and loved for decades.
After four decades of dedication to his career, editor Tom Karst is moving to an editor emeritus position as a capstone of creating best-in-class content for the produce industry’s most respected publication.
History was made when Margie Schurko became the first female and the first-time double winner for two awards that are bestowed annually by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA).