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Verdant Technologies’ postharvest solution helps extend produce shelf life and is approved for use in broccoli, peaches, cucumbers and more.
Phil Pettine, regional sales manager for Kwik Lok’s Northeast region, is retiring; the Yakima, Wash.-based company says Stephanie “Steph” Wyjadka will be his successor.
Bayer and Dollar General are again partnering to improve access to fresh produce for K-12 students and their families.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order giving Texas farmers and ranchers the green light to tap into the Rio Grande for irrigation.
The collaboration aims to empower chefs and foodservice operators to create memorable culinary experiences by combining high-quality fresh produce with unique flavor profiles.
The trend toward packaged produce that took hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic still is going strong among potato growers in the Red River Valley.
Brenda Briggs, the company’s first female officer, recently received the 2024 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award.
The Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based company says the development enables it to expand its capabilities, enhance product innovation and continue delivering high-quality, fresh and innovative meal solutions to consumers nationwide.
Along with convenience, consumers also crave excitement from packaged salad options.
Based on findings of a pest risk analysis, the USDA said it determined that specified phytosanitary measures will mitigate the risks of introducing plant pests or weeds via fruit imports.
The company said more than 200 markets in the mid-Atlantic will carry its Spring Leaf Mix, Green Lettuce Blend, Green Butter Lettuce, Red Lettuce Blend and Romaine Lettuce.
The company’s $70,000 donation has facilitated the remodeling and expansion of a previously unused health center in Belize.
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Control Union is one of the largest certification bodies worldwide with more than 100 years of experience in the produce industry.
In its 10th annual report, the retailer names its top 10 food and beverage trends for 2025.
The company recalled yellow onions voluntarily as the Food and Drug Administration works to determine the source of an E. coli outbreak in 13 states.
The Salinas, Calif.-based company recalled 1,271 cases of green onions due to potential salmonella contamination.
From budget-conscious shopping preferences to new and bold flavor discovery, Kroger’s trend predictions provide a look at what’s in store in the year ahead.
McDonald’s said Sunday that beef patties in its Quarter Pounder burgers aren’t the source of the E. coli outbreak which has killed one and sickened about 75.
From the latest in fruit breeding to labor-saving tech to virtual reality farm experiences to sustainability and innovation, Fruit Attraction offered an up-close look at what’s new and what’s next for the fresh produce industry.
The Reedley, Calif.-based company says it is offering increasing volumes of organic lemons, sweet limes, grapefruit, and navel oranges this season — including newly certified organic washington navels.
The foundation sought registered dietitians at two international events to help scale efforts to boost produce consumption.
To meet growing demand for this exclusive variety, the collaboration will allow consumers to purchase the sweet-tart apple through Capital City Fruit’s online platform.
Shoppers at the Visalia, Calif., location can now create fresh, made-to-order guacamole tailored to their taste preferences.
The organic brand has unveiled a new lineup of products for fall, which include organic butternut, acorn, spaghetti, buttercup and delicata squash.
Cristie Mather, vice president of food at Curious Plot, shares insights learned from the company’s 2024 Consumer Curiosity Report and how retailers can use that intel to tap into new opportunities.
Initially available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, Kapi-branded organic bananas will soon be shipped to Europe.
SanLucar received the recognition from pan-Asian retailer DFI Retail Group during a trip to Asia as part of its international expansion plan.
The new ownership is a partnership between the Nunes and Costa families, in which the Costa family will maintain the production and operations and the Nunes family will oversee the sales and marketing.
The Glennville, Ga.-based operation said Vidalia sweet onions will be available through early October due to a strong season.
Recent sales data shows that potatoes are not only a beloved choice but are also a top performer in the produce section, boasting the highest household penetration of any vegetable, according to Potatoes USA.