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Intensifying competition for e-grocery customers has turbocharged U.S. demand as both total and delivery monthly sales set record highs.
The San Antonio-based grower said its Crystal Taste Award-winning heirloom tomato will be available at select Aldi stores across the U.S. in mid-November through March.
Texas grapefruit and orange harvest has begun with industry expectations of a fresh crop for 2024-25 of 2.5 million cartons of grapefruit, 1 million cartons of early oranges, and 500,000 cartons of late oranges.
Following the finding of eight adults, the California Department of Food and Agriculture placed a portion of Orange County under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine.
For its fresh fruits division, Dole reported revenue increased 6.6% primarily due to higher worldwide volumes of bananas sold, as well as higher worldwide pricing of bananas and pineapples.
The company said the new sensor integrations with its FreshCloud digital system offers quality control access throughout the produce value chain.
Wonder announced its acquisition of GrubHub to facilitate restaurant, grocery and meal kit orders into one platform.
The Border Trade Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group, has appointed Pete Sepulveda as its next chairman.
The company will offer same-day delivery from more than 140 The Fresh Market stores in 22 states.
The FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state partners continue investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to slivered onions.
Growers report good news from the field as they gear up for the holiday sales period.
The companywide service initiative has evolved into an annual event featuring over 1,000 volunteers this year who participated in local initiatives.
The companies say versatile ingredients add nutrients and elevate holiday cooking.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says Javier “JJ” Badillo’s expertise and passion have made him an essential figure within the association and the produce community.
The retail grocers are featuring affordable, convenient Thanksgiving meal packages catering to budget-conscious families.
The berries, which retail for $9.99 MSRP, come in packs of 11 medium or eight large berries and will be available in select stores in the Washington, D.C., area.
In a letter to the president-elect, the organization urges the maintaining of competitive markets, access to trade and export markets and strengthening the farm safety net.
The St. Louis-based firm, formerly the Tom Lange Family of Cos., unveiled a new structure along with its name change in September.
The FDA said it identified Grimmway Farms as the supplier of carrots that are involved in an E. coli outbreak and is working to determine the source of the contamination.
Produce and plant-based options are featured on the holiday menu, the company says.
The hub leverages internet-connected tech and artificial intelligence to provide real-time insights that improve supply-chain transparency for IFCO’s global customers.
With pomegranate season officially underway, the council says the fruit offers a pop of color, flavor and nutrition in holiday recipes.
Employee-led efforts helped support initiatives and make a positive impact in the community, the company says.
The new benefit for Instacart+ members comes in response to consumer habits during the holidays, such as seeking last-minute gifts, decorations or an item or two for baking, the company says.
An industry veteran and a former professional baseball player have taken roles at the Avondale, Penn.-based, family-owned and -operated mushroom farm.
Andrew Balducci, owner of the Balducci’s food store in New York’s Greenwich Village, died March 22. He was 92.
The Feb. 27-28 Water Summit hosted by the Produce Safety Alliance brought a fresh focus on agricultural water safety but left questions open about the direction of future regulations.
As West Pak Avocado Inc. founders prepare to take on new roles with an emphasis on industry relationships and expanding global markets, the company has released a video highlighting its past.
Football coach Herm Edwards highlights The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo’s education program as keynote speaker for the May 12-13 event.
Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.