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U.S. export value of fresh fruits dropped 9% in the period from November 2021 to October 2022, while fresh vegetables scored a 5% gain.
The project is expected to realign and reconstruct a primary trucking and access gateway into the Port of Oakland as well as relieve truck congestion and provide flexibility for seaport cargo operations.
New digital marketing avenues supported the growth of funds raised and audience reached, according to the organization.
Retailers saw a jump in sales of packaged produce when the COVID-19 pandemic erupted and shoppers tried to avoid picking up product that others may have touched. Now there’s another reason to buy packaged product.
The Newport Beach, Calif.-based company offers consumers creative ways to stretch their food dollar using potato peels.
The sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA, according to a news release.
As the end of 2022 nears, the company will be gearing up not only for the West Mexico season with its staple vegetable items, but also a South American grape import deal starting with Peru.
Set to take place April 25-27 in Toronto, the upcoming annual event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and will feature over 600 exhibit spaces with more than 300 companies from around the world.
Results from the survey revealed that more consumers made it their intention to shop exclusively organic when they purchase artichokes, compared with the previous two years.
Discovered in Europe in 1999, the bright yellow apples are a cross between a golden delicious apple and a topaz apple.
Legislation has been introduced in Congress that supporters say will begin shifting the U.S. economy away from dependence on certain single-use plastics.
The company has been awarded a maximum $285.2 million contract.
Thirteen percent of consumers surveyed by The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 said they shopped exclusively for organic avocados, down slightly from 16% in 2021.
Distributors generally enjoyed strong sales for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they’re hoping for more of the same for Christmas.
Florida strawberries are expected to show increasing volume for Christmas and New Year celebrations, says Sue Harrell, marketing director for the Florida Strawberry Growers Association.
Harrington was one of the first employees at Domex Marketing, joining in 1994, and is the longest-tenured salesperson ever hired by the Kershaw family.
The achievement marks a major milestone in the company’s long-term vision to reshape the world’s food system for the health of the planet and the well-being of people, according to the company.
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.