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The Canada-based Wolarmann Enterprises specializes in labels for netted products in the produce industry and clipping wires.
The company says its process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ozone and ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.99% of pathogens, addressing global food safety challenges across industries.
The move will expand the Grubhub Marketplace to include over 950 independent grocery stores nationwide.
Ali Cox, CEO and founder of Noble West, an agriculture marketing consultancy, shares how specialty crop growers are currently using regenerative ag, its benefits and its potential for the future.
The organization that represents Florida tomato growers says the tomato suspension agreements are ineffective and that dumping still continues.
The company says the move is reducing errors, saving time and boosting productivity.
Sun World International LLC says unauthorized individuals falsely claimed association with the company and promoted fraudulent services under the guise of providing technical support for Autumncrisp grapes.
Check out video from some of The Packer’s booth visits with companies showcasing new products, soon-to-be-released products and more.
The California-based marketer expects about 5 million pounds of Gem avocados this season, with the peak hitting in May.
Pest Management Regulatory Agency registration allows for the application of the shelf-life-extension solution on fruits and vegetables, including broccoli, tomatoes, peaches and more, Verdant Technologies says.
Misfits Market’s latest expansion brings fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, poultry, bread and more to customers in as fast as 15 minutes on Gopuff.
Mission Produce will showcase The Mission Advantage and its diversified sourcing strategy at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show, set for April 23-24 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The packer, grower and distributor of pears, apples and stone fruit says promotions and geo-targeting sales of fuji apples are keys to success this spring and summer.
Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms is celebrating its fifth facility to receive TRUE certification, which is used by facilities to define, pursue and achieve their zero-waste goals.
The mood is subdued down on the farm, according to a survey of rural bankers.
A letter from more than 25 environmental organizations said many Mexican growers have created legal, longstanding avocado farms that could continue to supply the U.S. if avocados from deforested lands are banned.
Vivid displays, discounts and recipe inspiration are part of the marketing effort to include avocados in the lead-up to Cinco de Mayo.
Ecuador banana supplier Reybanpac was recognized at the Banana Awards, organized by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador.
Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers expects its Northwest cherry crop to be available in late May and extend into August.
Simbe expands leadership with the hiring of several key executives.
From a space-themed networking event to Texas citrus royalty, Viva Fresh 2024 was an action-packed event.
Montreal-based Sollum Technologies has unveiled new enhancements to its SUN as a Service, or SUNaaS, cloud platform.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is accepting applications for a new trade advisory committee called the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee.
The Packer and the Texas International Produce Association honored Texas state Rep. Carrie Isaac during a presentation at the recent Viva Fresh Expo.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse business said it plans to introduce a Dreamberry strawberry pack for Mother’s Day — with a twist on its WOW brand wordmark.
B Corp certification requires companies to meet standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency set by the nonprofit organization B Lab.
Participants in the Finnish study reported their habitual sleep duration and dietary consumption through a validated self-administered questionnaire.
Tropicals, tomatoes and a logo in the Smithsonian Museum are among the highlights from booth visits at Viva Fresh Expo 2024.
To date, the Toronto-based company has diverted 100 million pounds of food from landfills to dinner tables across North America, equivalent to more than 83 million meals and more than $250 million saved on groceries.
The Israel-based company has added John Wilson, whose career spans more than 20 years in consumer packaging and includes experience in sustainability, supply chain management, procurement and marketing.
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