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Craig Fox, executive vice president at Fox Packaging, died on Feb. 1.
Encouraging Discovery and Growth in Education, also known as EDGE, is a career program focused on developing and connecting students to produce industry career opportunities in the Lone Star State.
Consumers love strawberries, and they are showing big enthusiasm for organic strawberries.
“Sustainability” was one of the most talked about topics at the recent Fruit Logistica 2023, held Feb. 8-10 at Messe Berlin.
The three produce veterans will hit the ground running, supporting the Ontario-based grower-shipper’s recent growth.
Elder is credited as becoming “a major force in the avocado industry” during 27-year tenure with the company.
At a Marks and Spencer Foodhall in central London, or M&S Foodhall as it is billed here, fresh vegetables are on the menu this Valentine’s Day.
South Africa-based Westfalia Fruit put a spotlight on its research and development efforts for the avocado industry at the recent Fruit Logistica expo in Berlin.
Research funded by the Center for Produce Safety is seeking to validate sanitation methods for both harvest and picking bags.
The Food Equity Opportunity Map highlights areas of the U.S. where improving access to good and nutritious food would make the greatest impact.
If consumers are looking to get the most bang for their buck, the potato category at their grocer is the place they should make sure they shop, says Carissa Olsen, president and CEO of NoKota Packers, Inc., Buxton, N.D.
The Ohio-based produce wholesaler and distributor has promoted Sirna to vice president of sales and Arrendondo to director of operations for its Norwalk, Ohio, distribution center.
Bee Sweet Citrus is reporting a strong supply of lemons, cara cara navel oranges and blood oranges this year in time for spring holiday promotions.
A USDA retail price report showed the average advertised price for a 10-pound bag of russet potatoes on Feb. 3 was $4.72, up 4% from $4.53 the same time a year ago.
Produce industry players from around the globe have gathered in Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2023, where the latest in tech and automation, sustainability, new varieties and old favorites are all under one massive roof.
VentureFruit, a T&G Global company, has unveiled what it says is the world’s first specifically bred hot climate-tolerant apple variety.
The Tarrytown, N.Y.-based company’s Sunrays brand has been celebrated for excellence in package innovation and sustainable design at the PAC Global Awards.
With mushroom- and veggie-laden offerings, pizza lovers can have it both ways on National Pizza Day, Feb. 9, 2023..
Florida’s orange production estimate was knocked down again in the USDA’s February report.
Vertical farming company AeroFarms has officially unveiled AeroFarms AgX, its newest indoor vertical farm focused on bringing innovative R&D to the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.
U.S. fresh apple holdings on Feb. 1 totaled 71.9 million (42-pound) cartons, 7.3% less than the same time a year ago.
Despite elevated pricing for potatoes, retailers are learning that potatoes are still the “pound for pound” best value in the produce department, says Ross Johnson.
The biggest trend this year for OC Schulz & Sons Inc., Crystal, N.D., is the continued demand for yellow potatoes.
The Central Valley, Calif.-based marketing firm is rooted in what it says is a unique and winning combination of brand savvy and agricultural industry understanding.
Reusable Packaging Container (RPC) provider IFCO delivered over 2 billion reusable packaging shipments of fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other fresh grocery products in 2022.
The value of U.S. imports of fresh produce increased at a double-digit pace in 2022, with volume growing at a moderate pace.
The educational toolkit supplements the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and transforms “eating your fruits and veggies” into an exciting adventure.
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced an investment of $70 million in sustainable agricultural projects that integrate research, education and extension efforts.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies is teaming up with Sysco and Avocados From Mexico for a second year to help preserve the quality of fruit in the direct-to-consumer Gametime Guac Box meal kit.
Lineage Fresh, launched November 2022 in the U.S., provides fresh storage solutions for major importers, grocers and producers of fresh fruit and produce, the company says.