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Great potato promotion opportunities for Idaho potatoes will abound in 2024, says Eric Beck, director of marketing for Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Wada Farms Marketing Group.
A new medley variety pack from Southwind Farms is now available, says Derek Peterson, vice president of sales and operations for Wilcox Fresh, Rexburg, Idaho.
The versatile potato is one fresh produce commodity that consumers turn to when they are faced with grocery price inflation, The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey reveals.
The Kearny, N.J.-based commercial-scale indoor vertical farm has added a new fruit tomato, available at select Whole Foods Markets.
The packaging aims to better meet the evolving needs of the market, combining sustainability, freshness and an enhanced eating experience, according to the company.
A team at Michigan State University and partner institutions has earned a $3.95 million grant to reduce and manage blueberry fruit rot.
Nearly 3 out of 4 of those voting in a recent industry poll predicted the use of reusable plastic containers will rise in the next five years.
Robert Guenther has launched Breakthrough365 Government Relations Strategies, which has a mission to provide distinctive strategies to navigate the complexities of government relations in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
U.S. imports of Central American bananas totaled $1.8 billion from November 2022 to October 2023, trade figures show.
Apples are an organic powerhouse in the fresh produce department. Learn why in this story from The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024.
The report also said many shoppers have an interest in learning more about nutrition and health.
An upcoming webinar from the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas aims to help U.S. importers of Mexican tomatoes to better understand the implications of a potential termination to the 2019 suspension agreement.
The apple variety makes a cameo in a Hallmark film while the actor highlights recipes that incorporate Envy apples into holiday dishes.
The FDA has added Cut Fruit Express packages of fresh fruit containing cantaloupe and foodservice packages of cantaloupe chunks and fruit mixes with cantaloupe to a recall.
Signs are pointing to an uptick in holiday produce purchases, Robinson Fresh predicts, with large family gatherings driving demand for both fruit and vegetables.
Shannon Douglass, a farmer in Glen County, Calif., will serve a two-year term.
Cooking at home has decreased slightly since its pandemic peak, however, 64% of Americans say they are continuing to do so to save money or control their budget, according to a new survey.
More than 100 organizations are asking Congress to craft a farm bill that addresses historic inequities, tackles the climate crisis, fights corporate consolidation, and protects food and farmworkers.
TGD Cuts recalls its fresh-cut fruit cups, clamshells and tray products containing cantaloupe involved in an ongoing recall.
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support awarded two multimillion-dollar supply contracts to food and produce distributors in early December.
The value-added salad company is bringing back its annual programming to help customers make healthy choices and win prizes during the start of the new year.
Organized by Yentzen Group in conjunction with the Cherry Fruit Committee of Chile (formerly ASOEX), the event will be held at the Monticello Events Center in Santiago, Chile.
Rising demand for fresh foods with nutritive value is the primary factor driving market revenue growth, according to the analysis from Emergen Research.
Bobalu took part in the annual Can-tree event where participants build holiday trees from canned food that is later used to provide meals for those in need within the community.
A legal firm says it’s set to represent the family of a 13-month-old who was hospitalized due to eating tainted cantaloupe from a company involved in the FDA’s recall.
The Socially Responsible Company Seal was awarded for the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and the well-being of its workers and their communities.
The Orlando, Fla.-based company has added a new item to its product line: value-added onions.
Citing eco-friendly packaging and innovation as topics to watch, the food packaging supplier has issued a trend forecast for the foodservice sector.
Fulfilled by Misfits is a service for perishable brands to store, pack and deliver products nationwide through the company’s logistics platform.
Business at Toronto’s Ontario Food Terminal got off to a rather slow start this year, say some of the produce distributors there, but there’s plenty of time for sales to pick up.