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Food prices also are expected to continue to decelerate but not decline in 2024, according to a new USDA report.
The program is open to farmworkers not in a management or administrative role who work in farm labor or production. They must have worked in fresh produce for at least two years and embody values that “Grow the Good.”
In their first year of collaboration, the Landover, Md.-based grocer and West Concord, Mass.-based impact tech company have mitigated nearly 1,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Sev-Rend has named Mark Hoppenjans its new national sales manager and sustainability lead.
During the transition from summer to fall, the California and Peru avocado seasons typically wind down while Mexico’s Flor Loca season ramps up.
Zespri is taking its “Taste the Obsession” consumer campaign to a new level by offering consumers a chance to win a trip to New Zealand to visit its orchards and meet its passionate growers.
PepsiCo and Walmart say they aim to support regenerative agriculture across more than 2 million acres of farmland in the U.S. and Canada.
The first shipment of citrus imports from South Africa and South America has arrived, says importer William H. Kopke Jr.
Supply of avocados in the late summer and fall will support the continuing growth of the category, says Andy Bruno.
Mike Bowe, president of B&B Imports Inc., has announced the recent passing of colleague Fred Van Zandt, who died June 7 after a brief battle with brain cancer.
Supply chain veteran Omar Bobadilla is bringing his industry expertise and deep understanding of fresh produce sector operational needs to lead ag operations at Bonduelle Fresh Americas.
The North American Blueberry Council will hold its Blueberry Summit in Savannah, Ga., Sept. 27-29.
The San Jose, Calif.-based IT consulting firm has promoted Eric Regnier to the role of vice president of operations.
Avocados From Mexico is partnering with cupcake bakery chain Sprinkles to launch a Chocolate Dulce De Leche cupcake celebrating National Avocado Day on July 31.
International Fresh Produce Association welcomed produce suppliers, foodservice innovators, chefs, K-12 professionals, menu planners and more to Foodservice Conference on July 27-28.
2023 is a golden year for Alsum Farms & Produce.
Test digs at Alsum Farms of Wisconsin russet, red and yellow potato varieties are indicating a promising year, says Christine Lindner, marketing manager of the Friesland, Wis.-based marketer.
USDA trade statistics show that U.S. imports of Colombian avocados reached nearly $48 million in 2022, up from less than $8 million in 2021.
Potato growers in the Red River Valley are predicting an average-size crop this year with the usual high-quality red and yellow potatoes the region is known for producing.
Growers in the Red River Valley say customers typically don’t inquire much about their sustainability practices, but that may well be because buyers know growers have to be sustainable if they want to stay in business.
North Carolina sweetpotato growers are hopeful that a continuing drop in acreage will lead to tighter supplies and stronger markets, as well as help them cope with inflation and skyrocketing costs.
An annual Research Field Day is among the activities the Benson-based North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission has scheduled for sweetpotato growers during the fall/winter season.
Devens, Mass.-based Little Leaf Farms has launched new salad kits, now available in Crispy Caesar and Southwest varieties.
Organic, fair trade and other sustainability certifications are important in banana marketing efforts because of the growing trend on consumer awareness, says Ahiby Rodriguez of Fyffes North America’s tropical division.
The Compton, Calif.-based company has named Laudan Chaffin as marketing director. She is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening and elevating the Berry Fresh brand, the company says.
Convenience and an ever-expanding array of varieties keep consumers coming back for more.
Avocados are a rising star in the food world, and Avocados From Mexico has put its own brand on the fruit’s explosive rise.
Check out these scenes from Avocados From Mexico’s Oct. 3 party celebrating the group’s 10-year anniversary and the opening of its AVOLAB chef innovation center.
The California Avocado Commission says that Jeff Oberman, who served as president and CEO of the organization since October 2022, has left the organization to pursue other interests.
The company says it has seen expansion over the last few years due to providing complete third-party logistics services.