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The 2022 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif., featured three keynote presentations on the topics of omnichannel shoppers, game-changing global recycling, and the future of grocery retailing.
The Salinas, Calif.-based company has promoted Sybil Faulconbridge, Anthony Mazzuca and Thomas Wheelus to key sales positions.
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2022 Apple Person of the Year.
After a couple of challenging seasons, Michigan apple grower-shippers anticipate an exceptional crop this year — some say maybe a record one.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. has announced the launch of VitaFresh Botanicals Life Select, an organic plant-based coating to keep produce fresh longer and reduce food loss and waste.
Laura Linney follows turn on “Ozark” with speaking to IFPA produce audience about gender inequality.
A member of Fresh Solutions Network, the company has formed the Lykens Valley Grain Company through its acquisition of the Upper Dauphin Grain Center from Perdue Agribusiness.
While higher retail prices of organic fresh produce during the second quarter of 2022 led to a 3.7% increase in total organic dollars, it also contributed to a decline in organic volume of 2.8%, finds a new report.
Robertson Produce of Mississippi LLC, Clinton, Miss., has been awarded a maximum $44.8 million contract to supply fresh fruit and vegetables.
Wada Farms Marketing Group is growing its specialty potato program, including red potatoes, yellow potatoes and fingerling potatoes, says Kevin Stanger, president of the Idaho Falls, Idaho-based company.
The USDA has processed more than 255,000 applications for its new Emergency Relief Program, according to a news release.
While comparatively new to the avocado party in the U.S. — Colombia continues to grow its Hass volumes and boasts year-round supply.
While fall traditionally isn’t prime time for avocado consumption, a year-round increase in consumer demand and availability is positioning the superfood for future growth in all seasons.
Despite what the company called a volatile trading environment, New Zealand-based T&G Global reported near-stable revenue for the six months ending June 30.
Reedley, Calif.-based Frutura has marked its first year of operation by finalizing the acquisition of the major Chilean fruit exporter, Subsole.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Pure Flavor was touting its greenhouse-grown Solara Mini Melons at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.
This lab represents a $15 million investment in global seed health, expanding on the previous $30 million Trait Conversion Accelerator that opened at the site in 2019.
The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., has made five key leadership appointments.
The 2022 cherry season will bring the 10th year anniversary of fourth-generation cherry grower, Kyle Mathison’s, A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference in Monterey will include a focus on building a preference for produce with children.
For the second year in a row, AFP has teamed with The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., to donate 50,000 avocados to Philabundance, Philadelphia’s largest food bank.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has signed a cooperative agreement with California under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program.
New European Union rules governing imports of South African citrus are raising objections and a possible World Trade Organization action by the South African government, according to a news release.
One key way packaging plays a food safety role is by preventing cross contamination.
The Folsom, Calif.-based U.S. Blueberry Council has released its 2021 Impact Report that details last year’s efforts across all program areas, according to a news release.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Watsonville, Calif.-based Lakeside Organic Gardens is now packing artichokes under its own label, says Marliese Myers, marketing director.
MONTEREY, Calif. — Revol Greens was flexing its capabilities to serve the foodservice market at July 28-29 International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference.
The produce industry is embracing sustainable packaging as a way to help protect the environment while meeting consumer demand for Earth-friendly products.
“This first export of avocados from Jalisco will only improve the already positive economic benefits of avocado imports from Mexico,” says Ron Campbell of Mexican Hass Avocados Importers Association.
Troutdale, Ore.-based Strebin Farms has added organic yellow and red onions to its program that kicks off in September out of Yerington, Nev., said Dan Strebin, an owner of the company and head of sales.