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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.
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.