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December’s USDA crop production report reflected the damaging effects of Hurricane Ian in late September and Hurricane Nicole in early November on Florida’s citrus crop.
Ocean Spray has offered viewers an inventive holiday yule log video that features canned cranberry sauce.
The 2022-23 season marks the 100th anniversary of Astin Farms, and Payton Astin, marketing director for the Plant City, Fla.-based supplier, said that milestone will be celebrated.
IRI retail scan data reveals organic blueberry retail sales of $396.6 million in 2021, up 12.4% from 2020.
Shipping-point prices for fresh-market vegetables surged 33% over the first 10 months of 2022, which a USDA report said was the largest year-over-year gain since 1995.
Dublin-based Dole plc has released its first sustainability report since the 2021 merger of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Co.
Canadian fresh produce distributor Courchesne Larose Ltd. has announced a significant investment in its share capital by Sagard Private Equity Canada to accelerate its expansion, according to a news release.
The contest offers produce managers the chance to win cash prizes for the merchandising and sales of the company’s top-selling Baby Golds in 24-ounce, 3-pound and bulk offerings, according to a news release.
Recognizing outstanding programs implemented by food retailers and suppliers to encourage family meals, the FMI Foundation’s 2022 Gold Plate Awards were celebrated via livestream Dec. 14.
Bova Fresh LLC has increased acreage of Florida strawberries this season and has excellent crop prospects, says Bob Wilhelm, owner of the Boca Raton, Fla.-based marketer.
The Newark, Del.-based third-party logistics arm of grower, marketer and distributor Oppy is celebrating three decades delivering goods from around the world to its retail and foodservice partners.
A new research report from Coresight Research takes an in-depth look at retail discounters including Aldi, Save A Lot, Grocery Outlet and Lidl.
The increase comes at at time when industry leaders have been seeking grower relief from high farm wage rates.
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has registered the USDA organic seal trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The longtime vice president of marketing has announced her plan to retire from the commission after 24 years of service to the organization.
The wellness influencer known as “Charlie Rocket” will share his inspiring health recovery journey at the spring 2023 event in Grapevine, Texas.
Join us Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Global Organic Produce Expo as we discuss how produce companies and retailers can implement social campaigns that bolster their brands and drive produce sales.
Florida strawberry volume is increasing for Well-Pict Berries, says Jim Grabowski, director of marketing.
Sales of organic products were up 13% in 2021 compared with 2019, a new organic survey from the USDA reports.
The executive vice president of her family business, Consalo also recently became the vice president of a faith-based organization on a mission to end food insecurity. And she’s about to embark on yet another mission.
The company is offering the item in honor of National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on Dec. 16.
With mushrooms nearing the end of a year-long reign as the 2022 “Ingredient of the Year,” as forecasted by The New York Times, the Mushroom Council explored how consumers have used the vegetable this year.
The USDA has extended the deadline to Jan. 6, 2023, for submission of the Regional Food Business Centers Request for Applications (RFA).
Unique flavors in table grapes and low-chill cherries are some of the trends International Fruit Genetics predicts for 2023.
The San Antonio-based company said the food gifts have provided 6.25 million meals to families in need throughout North America.
The public will have an additional 30 business days to provide comments on the documents.
Florida strawberries are entering their prime time.
The storage report captures more than 95% of the national storage capacity, according to the U.S. Apple Association.
Arable partnered with Alpine Pacific Capital to acquire Fresh Innovations in March 2018 and the assets of Farmington Fresh in June 2018.
After frost cut short the 2022 crop, Chilean citrus production and exports should bounce back in a big way in 2023, a new USDA report predicts.