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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).
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.