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Vero Beach, Fla.-based IMG Citrus has announced the addition of Giorgio Peirano to its leadership team.
Backed by produce industry leaders, the FDA is creating what the agency is calling a “transformative vision” for the FDA Human Foods Program, says Robert Califf, commissioner of food and drugs for the agency.
With National Cherry Month in February, the Chilean Cherry Committee is offering merchandising materials and marketing programs to assist retailers.
The new feature offers growers a personalized platform to market their brand and commodities and initiate transactions with trusted and verified buyers all in one place, according to a news release.
At the crossroads of social media, fruits and vegetables, retailers and dietitians lies the passion for increasing consumer produce consumption — specifically, organic produce.
The Association of Agricultural Producers Guild of Peru reported in late January that road blockades by protesters have limited agricultural exports and hammered farmers.
Superfresh Growers and its sister company, DSG Logistics, had 35 employees participate in company-sponsored volunteer efforts.
Even with a sagging economy, “Everybody still needs to eat,” says Angelo Alberga, buyer and salesman for Canadian Fruit & Produce Co. Ltd. at the terminal market.
Aiming to provide an out-of-this-world experience, the Southeast Produce Council is preparing for this year’s Southern Exposure. Its flagship trade show and conference is set for March 2-4.
The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2023 Canadian Produce Person of the Year. The award will be presented at the annual banquet during the CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto on April 27.
The Texas International Produce Association is prepping for the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo in late March, but that is far from all the group is working on.
An “intimate” Global Organic Produce Expo 2023 proved the place for quality conversations, inspiring educational sessions, networking, getting down to business and Florida-style fun.
A new proposal in the Washington state legislature would toss out federal food packaging rules and make it more difficult to market the state’s potatoes, one grower group says.
Media outlets, culinary influencers and even retailers nationwide in recent weeks have named fresh mushrooms a 2023 food to watch.
Consumers can qualify by uploading receipts of NatureSweet purchases or posting on social media about their success with a new digital game.
Consentio, a digital trading platform for fresh produce, has announced the launch of Magic Orders for Walmart Retail Link and for iTrade.
Springworks Farm, a certified organic aquaponic greenhouse company based in Lisbon, Maine, has received a $22 million round of fresh funding that will fuel the company’s regional expansion.
Wyard Stomp has been promoted to managing director for Driscoll’s of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
All potato retail sales increased by 14.4% in 2022 but fell in volume by 1.5%, according to statistics published by Potatoes USA and compiled by IRI.
International Fresh Produce Association brought together executives from around the world to network and gain insights at its Executive Leadership Summit Feb. 7, held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, Feb. 8-10.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has announced a joint venture to develop South African avocado production.
The U.S. Apple Association fellowship program focuses on providing professional and leadership development, one-on-one mentoring, hands-on advocacy and community engagement in the apple industry.
The company has rebuilt its website and increased its social media presence on Instagram, LinkedIn and other platforms to increase customer engagement, promote its products and showcase some of its initiatives.
The Hot Springs, Ark.-based company, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, has grown to feature over 2,400 SKUs of products sold through distributors in more than 60 countries.
The Kroger Co. is the latest major grocer to partner with an indoor farming company to supply its customers with greenhouse-grown produce.
An actress and bestselling author, an agtech industry executive, and an aviation veteran will be featured as keynote speakers at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming trade show and conference.
The funding will allow OmniVis to establish a field pilot for the iSpyDx, a hand-held device that rapidly detects pathogens in food, agriculture and water samples.
Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by 1.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared with the same period the previous year.
The USDA National Organic Program has recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the National Organic Standards.
The company says that Ambrosia sales increased nearly 300% from the previous year, which was the highest percent change of any apple in the top 10, citing Nielsen 13-week scan data ending Dec. 31, 2022.