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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.
Maria Montalvo is stepping into an expanded role, supporting current promotions and consumer communications as well as growing export markets to include Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Lower energy prices are helping to quiet consumer inflation, but higher costs for food and shelter persisted in November, new data shows.
The recalled mushrooms were distributed nationwide in produce wholesale companies.
Because of their proximity and similar climates, Central America and the Caribbean islands grow many of the same fruits and vegetables, which largely fall into two groups.
The I Love Produce team recently inspected the new crop garlic coming into the harvest season in Mendoza, Argentina and got a dose of the World Cup and soccer culture to boot.
FreshPak Inc. has installed a new Spectrim grader from Compac Sorting Equipment, said Jackson Hall, partner at Hoople-based Hall’s, which owns H&S FreshPak with O.C. Schulz & Sons Inc., Crystal, N.D.
The organization provides retailers with tips to maximize potato categories throughout the store and online to increase long-term sales, said Kayla Vogel, senior global marketing manager for consumer and retail.
“This month alone, we will offer more than $360 million in savings, ensuring our customers have all the fresh and festive food they need to make their holidays memorable,” said Kroger’s Matt Meyer.
The potato industry is set to gather for a star-studded event in Denver, where attendees can learn about the newest technology, methods and research during National Potato Council’s Potato Expo, Jan. 4-5.
Coosemans Chicago Inc. on the Chicago International Produce Market is expanding selected items.
Sun Belle Inc., Schiller Park, Ill., continues to build on its proprietary berry varieties, said Janice Honigberg, president and founder.
Flamm Orchard Sales Inc., Cobden, Ill., has finished installing a new packing system that includes 12 apple baggers.
Chicago-based Anthony Marano Co. continues to put out its own industry publication called Sourced, said CEO Anton Marano.