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While produce prices cooled some, rising food costs in April continued to fan the flames of inflation, according to April’s consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Amanda Keefer, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry as a whole.
The shipment kicks off another season supported by Zespri’s integrated consumer campaign designed to communicate the benefits of SunGold and drive traffic to retailers carrying the kiwi brand.
Suppliers and retailers alike need to share the benefits of indoor farming with consumers.
Carl Sam Maggio and Mark Nickerson have retired from Prime Time International. Jeff Taylor and Mike Way will take over as managing partners.
The Producer Price Index moderated in April compared to the previous month but still is running double digits above year-ago levels, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The FDA has issued final guidance titled “Reducing Microbial Food Safety Hazards in the Production of Seed for Sprouting: Guidance for Industry.”
Dole Food Company, Inc. has added new ways for everyday heroes to qualify for a chance to win up to $3,000 in prize money by doing the positive things they already do.
The USDA has announced a 30-day extension to the public comment period to identify the impacts of concentration and competition challenges in seed, fertilizer, other agricultural inputs, and retail markets.
Producers and handlers who are certified organic or who are transitioning to organic production can now apply for cost-share programs from the USDA.
With produce grown nearly year-round, the Peach State’s output is always plentiful (and it’s not limited to just peaches).
Mangoes create a sort of anticipatory fever among its fans. They will not have to wait long, according to one Mexican mango packer.
Florida avocado shipments totaled 1.11 million 25-pound cartons in 2021, according to the USDA Market News Service.
New Limeco LLC expects to have a better Florida avocado crop in 2022-23, said Eddie Caram, general manager of the Princeton, Fla.-based marketer.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers participated in a community fundraiser to help families with children suffering from chronic illness, according to a news release.
The Government of Italy has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) for consumption into the United States.
Multinational avocado marketer Westfalia Fruit Group has achieved the One Carbon World Carbon Neutral International Standard for 15 of its businesses for 2020, according to a news release.
As the U.S. blueberry season approaches, blueberries at Walmart saw a steep drop in price in late April after a steep jump in mid-March.
Tomato harvest will begin in early June with stable acreage and good crop prospects for Hermitage, Ark.-based Gem Tomato & Vegetable Sales Inc.
The value of U.S. asparagus imports rose slightly for the year ending March 2022, trade numbers from the USDA show.
Help is on the way for growers hurt by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021.
An ongoing U.S. Department of Labor effort has revealed some California vegetable farms have not been providing H-2A workers with the pay and benefits the law requires, according to a news release from the agency.
Technology company SAVRpak has announced the launch of SAVRpak Drop-In.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has appointed the marketing and business development professional to lead its data and insights program.
The Peruvian Avocado Commission is launching a special edition 2022 AVO Tesla Summer Sweepstakes Giveaway in partnership with Lidl and other leading retailers.
The “Go Sweet. Be Bold” campaign will incentivize shoppers to win prizes, which will drive purchases at the store, the Orange County, Calif.-based company said.
The sorter uses Google AI technology to assess the inherent quality of each piece it processes, including any potential defects, the company said.
Data collection, management, and validation will require third parties to be trusted liaisons between producers and buyers.
The football and baseball great shared his secret for success in sports and life.
PALM DESERT, Calif. — There is no telling the future, but a group of industry panelists at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo considered ways of managing risk in the fresh produce business.