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Meet Dennis Payne, director of merchandising produce and floral for The Fresh Market and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Daniel Spivey, national director of produce for Sprouts Farmers Market and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Josh VanDeWalle, director of value chain engagement for Bayer Crop Science and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Kait Thornton, a fourth-generation orchardist and social media content creator and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is shifting into high gear to promote what is expected to be an ample, high-quality crop.
Meet Joe Esta, vice president of Wada Farms Marketing Group and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
The company says it will change its Nature’s Greens leafy greens packaging to WP Rawl Farms to better connect the business to the end product.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says the leadership program helps up-and-coming leaders grow their leadership skill set, learn from decades-long industry leaders and develop their network of connections.
Meet the innovators, changemakers and pioneers shaping the future of fresh.
Historically a big packer and shipper of cucumbers, Nash Produce in recent years has been solely focused on sweetpotatoes, said David Bradley, director of business development for the Nashville, N.C.-based marketer.
Meet Joe Merenda, co-CEO and president of Misionero and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
SpartanNash says the addition of Fresh Encounter Inc. will expand the company’s retail footprint by 33%.
Over the next few months, the company will aim to digitize, track and facilitate the movement of over $3 million worth of fresh produce including cucumbers, bell peppers and strawberries from Mexico into the U.S.
Social media posts, collaborations with schools and cooking demonstrations are among the outreach the company plans to help inspire U.S. consumers to make healthier choices and to provide resources and support to growers.
Patrick Cortes has over 16 years of experience in the produce industry, including business development, market strategy and team leadership, the company says.
In the newly created role, Anna Kirsch will spearhead the company’s strategic growth initiatives within the avocado business segment.
Innovation, fruit breeding and more innovation were on display at the 2024 Fruit Attraction, Oct. 8-10, in Madrid.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced additional assistance to help producers in the recovery process.
The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is also activating a companywide donation campaign so customers and associates can help people affected by the storm.
The new kits — showcasing hummus, spicy cashew and Baja ranch flavors — will join the Dole refrigerated salad sets at supermarkets throughout North America by Nov. 1, the company says.
The chef known for her role as a Food Network judge and host of “Farmhouse Rules” will appear on the organization’s social media and will showcase New York apples in a culinary delight.
Inspired by the fast-casual “bowl” trend and packed with 40% more toppings, Bistro Loaded Bowls seek to deliver a filling, flavorful lunch on the go.
The event, held by FMI — The Food Industry Association, offers a chance to showcase groundbreaking technology solutions to the food industry at the 2025 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference.
At this year’s Oct. 9-10 Canadian Greenhouse Conference (CGC), experts from Bayer De Ruiter showcased the latest innovations designed to help growers in the protected culture space.
New Rochelle, N.Y.-based LGS Specialty Sales expects an early start for Moroccan citrus this season.
The federal contracts have a combined maximum of nearly $285 million.
The USDA is looking for offers from suppliers to sell fresh potatoes and sweet potatoes, according to an agency announcement.
More than 85% of rural bankers believe former president Donald Trump would be the most supportive of the rural economy compared with his rivals in the 2024 presidential election.
The USDA has announced its intent to purchase up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.
The companies will offer fresh almond and almond and dried fruit blends including Toasted Almonds and Cherries and Sea Salt Almonds and Blueberries.