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Andrew Kennedy, a former FDA traceability expert who helped develop FSMA 204, and Matt Regusci, co-founder of Azzule/PrimusGFS, will co-lead New Era Partners.
The farm assurance brand has shown a commitment to sustainability by achieving community member status with ISEAL, an organization whose members meet commitments that ladder up to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
The most favored potato variety is still the russet, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey.
The facility’s location is adjacent to Pure Flavor’s home farm in Leamington, Ontario, creating a 350-acre Pure Flavor flagship campus.
Divine Favor International has developed a rich and profitable history with Chilean grape grower Santa Elena over many years of collaboration.
Southeast berry grower-shippers say they should have a decent-size crop of good-quality blueberries and blackberries this spring as long as the weather remains favorable.
In the past few years, Ontario’s greenhouse growers have expanded and diversified their produce offerings with greenhouse-grown lettuce, berries, eggplant, melons and other fruit and vegetables.
Some shoppers consider larger sizes to be a value proposition, while others are trading down to smaller sizes. No matter the pack size, grower-shippers say sustainability is always top of mind.
Which organic vegetable sold for 138% more per pound than its conventional counterpart in 2022? A new report from Organic Produce Network reveals this and more about last year’s strongest and weakest performers.
The fourth quarter of 2022 saw increases in sales and profits for Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
Jim Malanca is stepping back this month from his role as vice president of sales and marketing at Firebaugh, Calif.-based Westside Produce.
Dole plc said on Feb. 23 that the company recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that has been identified as ransomware.
The USDA predicts U.S. citrus output will decline from 11.2 billion pounds in 2022 to 9.8 billion pounds in 2032.
USDA trade projections through 2032 call for U.S. ag exports to decline at an annual rate averaging 0.7% per year, ending at $182.2 billion in 2032.
FMI has promoted two leaders from within the organization to steer the food industry associations communications and thought leadership strategy.
The purchase enables Farmland LP to increase its production of high-value crops that have strong market demand, particularly wine grapes, organic blueberries and hazelnuts.
Japanese scientists seek to create vegetables with anti-inflammatory properties using plant pigments
Recently, research findings have brought to the forefront the strong antioxidant potential of betalains, making them potential candidates to produce health foods and combat various diseases.
TFI has released a new report highlighting industry improvement in sustainability performance in key priority areas of workforce safety, energy and the environment, fertilizer use and industry innovation.
Specialty crop producers will be hard pressed to comply with new proposals from Environmental Protection Agency overhauling how it implements the Endangered Species Act, says Minor Crop Farmer Alliance.
Zespri is ready for Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show in Orlando, Fla., where the company will feature new merchandising displays with updated graphics.
Mexico asparagus programs for the months of January to March will take a substantial hit due to prolonged cold weather during the growing season, a Mexican grower group reports.
Coleman was chosen for the award, recognizing Canada’s emerging business leaders who are changing the status quo, for her commitment to responsible sourcing and fair trade practices in the global banana industry.
“This research adds to the growing body of scientific evidence supporting the role of strawberry consumption in promoting heart health,” said the California Strawberry Commission.
The company says the product is a replacement for nonsustainable, conventional multimaterial laminates.
Washington state-based CMI Orchards and New Columbia Fruit Packers will transition current CEO Mike Wade to chairman as Reasor moves into the leadership role.
Continuing to expand its spicy offerings, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce has added garlic from Spain to its product mix amid organic ginger success.
The competition is part of a larger collaboration to develop healthy, produce-forward cooking and lifestyle habits and provide the training to allow residents to gain access to a growing culinary and foodservice sector.
P.J.K. Food Service LLC, doing business as Keany Produce & Gourmet, Landover, Md., has been awarded a maximum $284.3 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce.
Kevin Benson and James McKinnis bring decades of produce industry experience to the Maryland-based wholesaler’s growing sales team.