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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.
Organic produce may practically sell itself, but well-targeted marketing to consumers can amplify sales.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - While growth in organic produce has been steadily climbing for decades, panelists at The Packer’s 2022 Global Organic Produce Expo said that progress can’t be taken for granted.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Well-Pict Berries grows its Southern California proprietary strawberry varieties on approximately 1,200 acres in Oxnard, Calif., said Jim Grabowski, director of marketing.
Naturipe Farms has increased strawberry acreage in Oxnard and additional acreage throughout the company’s main growing regions in California, said Jerry Moran, vice president of sales for Naturipe Farms.
Lisa (Davis) Corrigan, has been hired as Director of Marketing for Prima Wawona.
Braga Fresh rebuilt the company’s two websites, BragaFresh.com and JosiesOrganics.com, to create a better experience for all users.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
New federal requirements for a CDL take hold Monday, and it could have a major impact on hauling grain and livestock more than 150 miles from your farm. It could also cause an even bigger shortage of truck drivers.
The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2022 Canadian Produce Person of Year. Do you know a worthy candidate?
The California Fresh Fruit Association has landed on the top issues it plans to address in 2022.
The Global Harvest Automation Report is part of Western Grower Association’s Global Harvest Automation Initiative, which aims to accelerate ag automation by 50 percent in 10 years.
Reporting to President and CEO Kirti Mutatkar, he will lead the company’s legal, compliance and serve as the corporate secretary for the organization.
Carbon Robotics unveiled its 2022 LaserWeeder implement, an autonomous, laserweeding pull-behind robot that seamlessly attaches to the back of tractors.
With Super Bowl promotions running hot, the avocado market was even hotter in early February.
Here are more images from The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo 2022 event in Hollywood, Fla., collected by Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer.
Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzalez has joined Billerica, Mass.-based food broker JOH as an account manager.
Early bird registration for the 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show, which will take place April 5-7, 2022, at the Palais des congrès in Montreal, Quebec, is now open.
Church Brothers appointed Stacy Radich to chief financial officer. Radich has played an integral role over the last three years at Church Brothers.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Richter and Co. and Vidalia, Ga.-based Stanley Farms have partnered in a new Vidalia onion program.
Organic Trade Association applauds progress while urging expediency as government organization announces public listening session and request for comment.
The Alliance for Food and Farming has appointed industry professionals Kyla Oberman, Lauren M. Scott and Jim Morris to serve on AFF leadership positions.
SYRACUSE, Utah-based Onions 52, has reached an agreement with Deming, NM and Hatch, NM-based growers, Cody Shiflett Produce and Hatch Valley Produce, to market their full line of onions for the 2022 summer season.
Naturipe is excited to celebrate blueberries during the month of February. Their FeBLUEary campaign is now in its fifth consecutive year and highlights the first peak of imported blueberries for the 2022 season.
Getting the right quantity of bananas to consumers in a perfectly ripened condition is hard enough.