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Elected by membership, the new slate of directors will serve two-year terms beginning at the 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting.
Strong demand and higher pricing characterized the potato market in early November, and tight market conditions are expected to continue through the holidays.
The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh Tahiti limes for consumption from Brazil into the continental U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Native Maine Operations Inc., Westbrook, Maine, and Hartford Provision Co., South Windsor, Conn., have each been awarded five-year federal contracts to provide fresh fruits and vegetables.
The state’s farmers grow about 25% of the annual U.S. lettuce supply, according to USDA statistics.
In this video at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Mastronardi Produce Brand Manager Kira Pocedic shares the story behind the Wild Wonders merchandising program for retailers.
The CEO of Puerto Rico-based Caribbean Produce Exchange has more than 22 years of experience in the food industry.
For about a decade, the Chilean grape industry has worked to increase its competitiveness by introducing new grape varieties, and that effort is paying off.
Idaho potatoes are in tight supply this year, but that doesn’t mean an end to Idaho potato promotions, said Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international for the Idaho Potato Commission.
Chile is a powerhouse supplier of fruit to the U.S. market, and its success over the past 30 years has attracted more competition.
Goodyear, Ariz.-based organic herb and baby leaf producer Duncan Family Farms is offering retailers merchandising and sales support for its line of 18 fresh, organic herb varieties for the holiday cooking season.
Led by grapes, berries, citrus and avocados, U.S. fresh fruit imports have surged in the last year, according to fresh USDA statistics.
U.S. fresh fruit exports sagged 7% lower for the latest 12-month period, new USDA numbers reveal.
Bronx, N.Y.-based distributor Baldor Specialty Foods has signed a lease for a new facility in Lanham, Md.
From October 2021 through September 2022, the USDA reported that exports of U.S. fresh potatoes totaled $288.9 million, up 10% from the previous year.
Up Vertical Farms, a new brand of vertically grown leafy greens set to debut in January 2023, marks Oppy’s move into controlled environment agriculture.
Envy apples says it will kick off the 2022 holiday season with momentum, thanks to a marketing campaign designed to drive consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions.
The founder of Horifruit South America, who was known for his work expanding North American blueberry markets in winter to include Chilean blueberries, has died.
Strong onion markets this fall seem to be setting the tone for a firm storage onion market outlook throughout the winter.
The Springfield, Ohio, operation has more than 2 million plants growing at any given time, with the capacity to grow more than 2.4 million packages of herbs and leafy greens in a year.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a solicitation to procure fresh oranges.
Award recipients were honored at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show.
Amy Sowder, Produce Market Guide editor and The Packer’s retail and education editor, presents PMG’s 2022 Produce Retailer of the Year award to Chris Miller, produce director for MOM’s Organic Market.
Jennifer Strailey, editorial director of The Packer, presents the 2022 Produce Marketer of the Year award to Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation.
The Salinas, Calif.-based grower-packer-shipper of premium strawberries says deal offers opportunities for growth.
We caught up with Tom Stenzel at IFPA’s big show to talk about indoor ag.
Chilean table grape production and exports may decline about 7% this year, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service annual report on Chilean deciduous fruit.
The Salinas, Calif.-based grower-shipper touted its ongoing pursuit of sustainable innovations to address growing industry issues.
With a nod to the growing trend of veganism, Dole has introduced 10 vegan holiday recipes that it says prove a holiday feast can be delicious, satisfying and respectful of every dietary need on the guest list.
U.S. potato groups are asking the USDA to develop new phytosanitary protocols to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island to U.S. growing areas.