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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.
The winning hackathon team created a mycelium-based packaging project and will receive a monetary prize award, along with participation in an incubator program hosted by Lineage Logistics and The Waste Transformers.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has announced the elevation of its direct-to-retail service in the European market with the consolidation of operations in a ripening and forward distribution center in The Netherlands.
Longtime fruit grower Goose Ridge says it will bring new acreage of apples to Douglas Fruit to be packed and marketed under the Stemilt World Famous Fruit brand.
In 2022, the value of agricultural commodities grown in Monterey County reached more than $4.6 billion, which is an increase of 13% over 2021, said county Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo.
The farm bill, labor, food safety and nutrition were the top takeaways at the recent IFPA Washington Conference, which brought together industry leaders to listen and influence policy makers on fresh produce priorities.
San Diego-based Organics Unlimited believes that consumers are willing to pay a fair price for bananas that are ethically sourced and organically grown, says Daniella Velazquez de Leon, manager.
The Organic Grower Summit has added two new programs to its upcoming event focused on systematic pest management and the latest organic research.
Apeel Sciences’ RipeTrack tool aims to offer real-time, digital insights about ripeness and quality across the fresh produce supply chain.
The organic nonprofit was awarded nearly $900,000 by the USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to collaborate in four organic research and education projects.
The Equitable Food Initiative and Sustainability Consortium-led Ethical Charter Implementation Program seeks to strengthen and recognize engagement around labor practices in fresh produce.