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The survey asked produce professionals to choose among biodegradable packaging, recycled content packaging, reduced packaging and reusable packaging.
CHEP U.S. aims to help growers and their partners across the supply network transport fresh produce more efficiently, sustainably and safely, says Jason Adlam, vice president of new business development.
Tomra Food has unveiled its new organizational structure, showcased its sorting, grading and packing solutions, and has launched three new AI-powered sorting and grading solutions.
U.S. apple exports climbed 6% in value in 2023 over 2022 but still are well below pre-pandemic levels, USDA data show.
Amid workforce cuts, Instacart says its COO, CTO and chief architect are exiting for personal reasons.
The organization’s new marketing effort aims to draw awareness to the health benefits of walnuts.
This year’s Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 7-9 at the sprawling Messe Berlin, was once again filled with innovation, inspiration and the topic of sustainability.
A video update from Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers also highlights the company’s transition to high-density apple orchard systems for efficiency and safety.
The service says the temporary change helps growers for the 2024 harvest season, as growers in the Redlands Oriental fruit fly quarantine area have few options to move citrus fruit outside of the quarantine zone.
Drought is a significant long-term challenge for Chilean fruit producers, but there has been some relief in the past year, a new USDA report on the country’s economic outlook says.
Hy-Vee has expanded its partnership with Instacart, integrating same-day delivery into its platforms via Instacart’s fulfillment-as-a-service, to enhancing the customer experience and meeting evolving needs.
New research shows that foodborne pathogens such as Listeria can persist in packinghouses when biofilms attach to the food’s surface and create a shield over the pathogen.
Driscoll’s says the limited-availability packaging can be found at select retailers while supplies last.
The company says new additions to the sales team will help it add territories and grow in market space in the Midwest.
The event focused on indoor agriculture and vertical farming returns to Las Vegas on March 11-12 and will feature speakers from Gotham Greens, Red Sun Farms, Little Leaf Farms and more.
Through a competitive grant process, states and territories will issue subawards of infrastructure grants available through a USDA-administered Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.
Projects include researching the giant hornet, pest detection in stone fruit, and disease-free citrus planting materials.
The report from the Ontario Produce Marketing Association and Numerator shows Ontario consumer trends amid economic uncertainty, shedding light on spending patterns and sentiments.
Brighter Bites joins a variety of organizations and companies to elevate USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate’s mission to encourage healthier eating habits and choices.
The brand says the design change comes as shopper demand increases for healthy, convenient and cost-effective meals.
Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop customers will gain access to an additional delivery option.
The company’s new biofungicide, Mevalone, is now available to treat bunch rot and powdery mildew in California.
Consumers appreciate the economy of bulk produce, but packaged produce also has strong consumer appeal, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey.
What’s trending in the world of pre-packaged gourmet salads? At the recent GOPEX 2024, FiveStar Gourmet Foods’ Tal Shoshan dished on the salad trends stealing the show.
The Pennsylvania-based mushroom grower updated its website to include nutrition, varieties grown and also sections for retailers, distributors and foodservice customers.
Tajín and California Strawberries are highlighting how Tajín-dipped strawberries are a growing trend for Valentine’s Day.
The post-harvest technologies provider shared new messaging, a brand refresh and the latest since its September 2023 acquisition of South Africa-based packaging solutions provider Tessara at Fruit Logistica.
Chicago-based Produce Alliance, an entity of the Buyers Edge Platform Fresh Division, has named Chris Rheault as its president.
This new funding from Cargill Financial Services International is part of the indoor agriculture company’s amended credit facility to continue expansion plans.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey asked consumers if they purchased packed produce in the past year. Here’s what the data shows in various shopper demographics.