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USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is organizing the meeting, which is open to the public, according to a news release.
“We are now able to take the raw data from these wireless sensors that are used throughout cold chain operations and bring this data into our InteliView platform and dashboard,” said Rao Mandava of Inteligistics.
Juan Carlos Cruz Castro had contested an initial determination that he was responsibly connected to The Great Produce LLC.
The strawberry grower-shipper is increasing its presence in Central Mexico the same year that it kicks off its first strawberry season at its Baja, Calif. farm.
The industry veteran has joined Awe Sum Organics after eight years as Bouduelle Fresh Americas’ vice president of agricultural operations and sourcing.
The grading equipment is more precise, maximizing packing efficiency and product quality with a speed almost 80% faster than existing equipment, according to a news release.
Despite the leaner crop of apples in Washington, Envy and Jazz variety apples should be good for promotion in the next few months, says Roger Aguirre, director of apples and pears for Oppy.
The miniature apple for on-the-go-snacking will be featured on Sky’s social media channels, including Instagram and TikTok, throughout 2023.
The Lakewood, Colo.-based grocer’s newest store uses signage throughout the produce department to let shoppers know that all its produce is 100% certified organic.
Anticipated events include workplace health and wellness efforts, community development activities, and environmental acts of service, company officials said.
U.S. citrus exports dropped 14% in the period from December 2021 through November 2022 but citrus imports surged 15%, according to USDA trade numbers.
The Nunes Company, Inc., Salinas, Calif., has appointed Joe Mollner vice president of operations for Nunes Vegetables, Inc.
Sheridan Silver brings over 20 years of procurement, purchasing and supply chain experience to the position.
In a fiercely worded letter to the chair of the Federal Trade Commission, representatives of three groups said the merger is likely to be detrimental to suppliers of fresh produce.
It is again time to honor a well-deserving member of the potato growing community by nominating them for the Potato Person of the Year or Potato Person for All Seasons award.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Valvilla Produce LLC (Valvilla) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
The New York-based National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has announced the first cohort of the Black Farmers Equity Initiative.
Grapefruit, however, has seen a big decline in per capita fresh availability, dropping from about 4.9 pounds in 2000 to just 1.4 pounds in 2019, USDA statistics show.
The Canadian greenhouse grower has acquired DeTemporada Farms, a 25-acre greenhouse bell pepper farm in Merlin, Ontario.
The kits are currently available at Meijer, Lunds & Byerlys, Dierbergs and select Walmart locations across seven states.
The Union City, Calif.-based plastic produce packaging company is transitioning both of its manufacturing facilities to solar energy in 2023, with the first going live in the first half of 2023.
The Table Grape Committee of ASOEX (Chilean Fruit Exporters Association) said Chilean grape exports in 2022-23 will total 555,483 tons, equivalent to 67.742 million (8.2kg) boxes, up 1.2% from the December estimate.
More than 1,800 attendees and 175 exhibitors convened at the Colorado event.
Companies increasingly look to fruits and vegetables grown in other countries that provide ideal growing conditions and a year-round supply of fresh produce.
Hampton Roads Produce Distributors Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., has been awarded a maximum $15.1 million contract to provide cross-docking and transportation for the East Coast Export Mission.
Miami, Fla.-based Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling alfalfa sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC), according to a news release.
As the first COO in the company’s 95-year history, Pereira will lead strategic initiatives for the Soledad, Calif.-based fresh producer grower.
As decision-makers from across the fresh produce supply chain prepare to attend The Packer’s sixth annual Global Organic Produce Expo, it’s clear this industry based on relationships is eager to connect face to face.
Avocados From Mexico is partnering with the iconic color swatch company to launch an official avocado green hue.
The business’ founding family members will hold roles at the new Frieda’s LLC and advise the new executive team led by incoming CEO Dan Madsen.