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Brian Evans is Stemilt’s new senior sales manager for U.S. and Canada Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt has announced that Brian Evans is now Stemilt’s new senior sales manager for the U.S. and Canada.
Foodservice operators turn to specialty produce to create a unique dining experience for customers.
Consumers may return to more cooking at home as they did earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, predicts Side Delights, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based producer of potatoes and onions.
Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Inc. has an exciting lineup of dragon fruit, including its Honey Dragons, Fire Dragons and Snow Dragons, said Alex Jackson, director of sales.
Los Angeles-based Melissa’s World Variety Produce Inc. has added a number of new items, said Robert Schueller, director of public relations.
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 15 ruled that employees who sign arbitration agreements can’t bring certain claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to court.
At The Packer’s recent Sustainable Produce Summit, panelists explored the key challenges facing the industry in its quest for packaging solutions that reduce waste.
Sunset recently took top honors at its local Leamington Greenhouse Competition.
The first easy peelers from Peru and Uruguay have already arrived and volume will be picking up slowly in the coming weeks as Chile and South Africa enter the summer citrus season, according to a news release.
The care and preparation needed to ensure produce makes it from the fields to your shelves in tip-top shape requires an intricate partnership between farmer and retailer.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA plans to provide up to $200 million in assistance for specialty crop producers for food safety expenses.
Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli died June 17 and is remembered for his role in the success of John Vena Inc.
Danny Dumas has been named senior vice president and general manager for Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Rob Wedin.
Sakata Seed America recently initiated plans to relocate its headquarters from Morgan Hill, Calif., to its 219-acre site in Woodland, Calif., by late 2024, according to a news release.
Greenhouse lettuce grower Revol Greens has chosen IUNU as its technology partner to deliver an integrated approach of artificial intelligence, digital solutions, and automation at scale, according to a news release.
Morning Kiss Organic has an expanded summer lineup of mini watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydew melons.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has appointed four new board members at its recent Annual General Meeting.
Fresh Del Monte is expanding its fresh fruit offering and now sells Fair Trade Certified organic bananas in Canada and is working to start selling them in the U.S.
Bellevue, Wash.-based Arable Capital Partners has added Ainara Arcelus to its staff.
By an overwhelming margin, California citrus growers have voted to continue their support of the Visalia, Calif.-based Citrus Research Board.
Sure, Hawaiian papayas had a comeback year in 2021. But the fruit has never gone away.
Digital trading platform Consentio has added sustainability data enabling buyers and sellers to initially view carbon dioxide and water consumption data when trading produce, according to a news release.
National and state agricultural leaders joined Republican members of Congress on July 11 to call on Congress to pass bipartisan workforce solutions to address the farm labor shortage.
Hass avocado sales kicked off 2022 with four-year record highs through key holidays in the first quarter, including the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.
The Yuma, Ariz., based date broker, grower and wholesaler’s Sweet and Salty Almond Mini Medjools won Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Award for “Best Dates”.
Joyfully Grown is the new tree fruit brand for Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest change for Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. has been the addition of another packing facility to the Sage Fruit family, says Chuck Sinks.
It is not a predictable time for Ohio restaurant operators, says John Barker, president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association.
The company showcased its expansive line of organics at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif.
San Francisco-based GrubMarket has announced it has completed the acquisition of Albuquerque, N.M., and El Paso, Texas-based Quality Fruit & Vegetable Co.