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N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program recently awarded $1 million in grants for 15 projects aimed at boosting bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state.
Strawberries got a boost this year, claiming No. 2 fruit in the 2022 Fresh Trends study, with just over 56% of those surveyed saying they have purchased fresh strawberries in the past twelve months.
A new sustainable cling film is being introduced by Fabbri Group, Italian worldwide leading supplier of machines, films, software, and service to retailers and the produce industry.
Wholesalers and distributors in Toronto continue to adjust to changing business realities, said Mike Mauti, managing partner for Execulytics Consulting, Milton, Ontario.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities.
Being quick to adjust to new realities during the pandemic is key to the success of Fresh Taste Produce, said Julian Sarraino, chief operating officer for the Milton, Ontario-based company.
For the first time , Oxnard, Calif.-based Bobalu Berries will ship fresh strawberries from California for the entire year, said Cindy Jewell, marketing representative.
Good growing weather is spurring on Southern California strawberry production for California Giant Berry Farms, said Kevin Dwyer, district manager for the Watsonville, Calif.-based marketer.
Sunkist Growers has debuted new organic packaging to support the increased demand for organic citrus at retail.
The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) annual conference in February 2022, will move to a virtual conference format due to the ongoing disruption of the Covid 19 pandemic.
For the seventh consecutive year Smurfit Kappa received the Pre-Treatment Partnership Award at the Environmental Excellence Awards for the proper management and adoption of water regulations within its production site.
RLS Logistics recently added two additional partners and members of the RLS network of cold chain solution providers: Hutt Trucking and Logistics, and Performance Cold Storage.
AWG and IRi announced a strategic partnership to launch AWG Partner Gateway, a portal to enable integrated and seamless collaboration between AWG members and their vendor partners using IRI Liquid Data® technology.
According to a recent study analyzing the effects of the 2021 supply chain gridlock on California agriculture, the value of California’s containerized agricultural exports fell by an estimated $2.1 billion.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is proud to announce that the annual Spring Policy Summit (SPS) will be returning as an in-person event. This year’s SPS will take place in Tubac, Arizona on March 16.
Progress in packaging innovation takes teamwork and plenty of options to pursue.
Desert weather in the Arizona and California growing regions has allowed for increased growth of lettuce products in early February.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in January 2021, will provide funding to bring relief to California’s water woes.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has partnered with longtime member Labormex to locate CDC/WHO approved vaccines in Mexico for H-2A Temporary Workers.
Here are more images from The Packer’s GOPEX 2022 event in Hollywood, Fla., collected by Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer.
It may be a small victory for Prince Edward Island exporters, but the USDA has opened Puerto Rico for PEI fresh potato shipments.
California grows 1.5 million acres of almonds, and every spring, all of that acreage must be pollinated.
Organically Grown Co., a wholesaler and marketer of certified organic produce, has named Brenna Davis CEO.
U.S. imports of fruits jumped 15% in 2021, while trade numbers show U.S. exports of both fresh fruits and vegetables scored modest gains of 4%
Potato sales in 2021 were up compared with pre-pandemic levels of 2019, but fell short of 2020 sales, according to a new report from potato farming marketing organization Potatoes USA.
U.S. inflation rates are going back in time to reach levels not seen since the early 1980s.
The FDA investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to whole, fresh onions from the State of Chihuahua, Mexcio. As of February 2, 2022, the FDA and CDC have declared this outbreak over.
On behalf of the Canadian fresh produce industry, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Government of Canada will create a new Supply Chain Task Force.
New York Times bestselling author and former NFL great Tim Tebow will be the keynote speaker at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Exposure: The Marvel of Produce tradeshow and conference.
Justin Warren has been appointed Del Rey Avocado’s new chief financial officer as of January 2, 2022.