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The national children’s education-based nonprofit anticipates serving an additional 250 families in the D.C. area.
The annual Canada Fresh Deciduous report predicted both production and import numbers for the fruits.
Rising digital sales and a continuing emphasis on fresh food helped The Kroger Co. achieve strong results in the third quarter, company officials said.
The new approach for the industry will drive impact in key areas like increasing purchase intent, consumption and usage with a focus on partnerships and agile programming, according to the commission.
NEW YORK — The aisles at the New York Produce Show Dec. 1 were packed with pedestrian traffic jams in some spots, but not at pre-pandemic cramped levels mirroring the city sidewalks during rush hour.
The Salinas Calif.-based producer will showcase its portfolio of recipes, as well as new, fun ways to celebrate and create traditions with friends and family.
The Grimmway Farms president and CEO was honored at the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, Calif.
Zendejas, the director of sales and business development, brings more than 15 years of industry experience to the company.
The ag census is the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county and territory, according to the USDA.
Tjerandsen, 80, died Nov. 8 in Sonoma, Calif.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.
What does the Super Bowl mean to consumers? Football, ramped-up advertising, beer and increasingly — food.
Florida strawberry production for Wish Farms should see an increase in volume for 2022-23, says Nick Wishnatzki, public relations manager for the Plant City, Fla.-based grower-shipper.
To learn how The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., gears up for the big game with fresh produce, The Packer recently connected with Director of Produce and Floral Chris Keetch.
Indoor farming company Square Roots and produce distributor Gordon Food Service have announced the opening of a new climate-controlled indoor farm in Shepherdsville, Ky.
More hot products and cool trends from the recent New York Produce Show and Conference in New York City.
The first fruit to arrive via vessels should be available the third week of December, just in time for New Year’s ads, says Marcial Hernandez, director of imported fruit.
Better tracking and ease of use/recycling the units could speed RPC growth, says Peter Shore, vice president of product management for Calavo Grown Sales.
Del Monte Zero is slated to hit stores in early 2023 and will be the first certified carbon neutral and sustainably grown pineapple from Fresh Del Monte.
The in-store experience is everything. How does Sprouts continue to drive fresh produce sales through department design and merchandising or display elements that give produce a higher profile?
The area under citrus cultivation in South Africa has grown steadily over the past decade, pushed ahead by ongoing investments on relatively high earnings from export markets.
The two companies have worked together for several years to service Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) military bases throughout the Midwest.
The Watsonville, Calif.- based producer has enlisted the berry veteran to lead field operations and product supply.
Kroger entered a definitive agreement Oct. 14 to purchase the Boise, Idaho-based competitor for approximately $24.6 billion.
From branded varieties to standard varieties, organic apples have a robust and growing presence in the produce department.
Seattle, Wash.-based computer vision company IUNU has published a report containing information on how Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus spreads, how to detect ToBRFV, diagnostics for every stage of production and more.
Some of those include environmental social governance (ESG) goals, automation and technology, says Jon Brooks, vice president of retail sales for IFCO.
Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) supplier IFCO has released its 2022 ESG Report and shares progress on its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy to thrive in the circular economy.
USDA estimates harvested acreage for 2022 at 902,200 acres. That’s down from 935,700 in 2021, which itself was a tight year.
Conditions look excellent for GEM-Pack Florida strawberries, says Michelle Deleissegues, director of marketing for the company.