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A new study says high consumption of vegetables alone won’t help prevent heart disease in adults who are deficient in physical activity and other lifestyle factors.
Hear from The Port of Los Angeles and a diverse panel of experts as they share analysis and insights from the front lines of the American supply chain.
The grocer’s new location in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood offers more than 800 local products, including fresh produce.
Kind Snacks calls on Americans to eat fresh, whole foods, such as whole nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruit and grains, instead of packaged foods — including its own products.
With global economic growth projected to average 3.1% annually from 2022 to 2031, the USDA is predicting a solid foundation for growth in U.S. fruit and vegetable imports in the next decade.
The association’s board of directors has named Stephen Reid its new president, effective Feb. 28.
Southeast U.S. blueberry shipments showed mixed trends in 2021, USDA data shows.
Central Florida blueberry fields for Dundee-based Florida Classic Growers Inc. should start harvest the last week of March, said Al Finch, president.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against J & J Distributing Company for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Allie first started with Moxxy in 2014 and has been part of the agency’s growth through two Salinas, CA brick and mortar offices.
Potatoes ranked only behind bananas among fresh produce items most frequently purchased, according to The Packer’s 2022 Fresh Trends survey.
2021 U.S. fresh potato exports soared 13% in value and 19% in volume compared with 2020, USDA numbers say.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Well-Pict Berries expects good strawberry production from Florida in the next two months, said Jim Grabowski, director of marketing.
New Zealand’s 2022 apple season is underway, with T&G Global harvesting the first of this season’s apples, according to a news release.
February is a good time for retailers to show their love for potatoes.
Some Red River Valley potato marketers could finish a little earlier than usual this year, said Ted Kreis, marketing and communications director for the Northern Great Plains Potato Growers Association.
Mexican asparagus exporters in Caborca, Sonora, say harsh weather in January and February has resulted in substantially lower-than-expected yields so far this season.
California’s 2022 avocado crop is expected to be about 15% larger than last year’s, and prices likely will be higher, too.
The Hass Avocado Board launches new studies, webinars and programs designed to help boost sales and drive consumption.
Sales and marketing manager, Andrea Scroggs, sits down with Matthew Gideon about the state of the onion market today and the outlook of Keystone’s current Mexico onion and upcoming Texas onion seasons.
Joe’s Premium is known for growing radicchio, however they have added commodities that are connected to their Italian heritage. One of these commodities is cardone, a thistle that is related to the artichoke.
Seattle-based controlled environment specialist IUNU has announced it has raised an oversubscribed $24 million Series B round of financing led by Lewis & Clark Ventures, according to a news release.
With domestic Honeycrisp supply light, imports from the Southern Hemisphere will soon give retailers more volume to promote, according to Don Roper, vice president of sales and marketing, Honeybear Brands.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited with Victoria Lopez, marketing manager at Fox Packaging and Solutions, to discuss packaging issues.
Local Bounti Corporation, a U.S. indoor agriculture company, announced that it will acquire indoor farming company Hollandia Produce Group, Inc., which operates under the name Pete’s, for $122.5 million.
Leamington, Ontario-based Great Lakes Greenhouses knows the business of cucumbers.
Miami-based Save Foods has announced it is teaming up with Auryon Holdings, a South African private equity firm, to make Save Foods’ green treatment available in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Produce Operations Director is responsible for standing-up and scaling a new regional supply chain model for Row 7 produce that embodies our values and optimizes for flavor and freshness.
The USDA is seeking comments on the effect of retail concentration and retailers’ practices on the conditions of competition in the food industry.
The Vidalia onion grower is partnering with the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of veterans, first responders.