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Bee Sweet Citrus says now is a great time for store-level marketing for the versatile citrus, whether marketed by itself or used as an cross-marketing tool for other items.
“When Ukraine fails, in terms of their ability to produce agricultural products, the world becomes less safe,” says Howard Buffett, global philanthropist and Illinois farmer.
California-based seed breeder Tozer continues to improve arugula varieties, introducing mildew-resistant wild types such as Aphrodite and Eros this spring.
The Columbus, Ohio-based company’s president and COO, Alex DiNovo, will attend the March 24 White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities Kickoff event.
Des Moines, Iowa-based Loffredo Produce has been awarded a $126.5 million contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to USDA-supplied schools.
D’Arrigo’s achievements and contributions will be celebrated at the trade association’s 2023 annual meeting in November.
PepsiCo says the combined impact of three strategic partnerships is expected to support the “accelerated uptake of regenerative practices” on more than 3 million acres.
Each year, a staggering 119 billion pounds of food — nearly 40% of all food — is wasted in the U.S., but companies across the fresh produce supply chain are using technology to stem the tidal wave of food waste.
Sustainability, a top-of-mind topic for U.S. growers, shippers and retailers, is a priority south of the border as well.
For generations G&R Farms has been honing their farming craft. Making improvements to operations and setting a standard for continuous improvement to remain viable for generations to come.
Companies that specialize in food safety and traceability continue to put forth innovative ways to transport and store perishable food.
“I think traceability should be a demand [for a shipper] as a member of the produce industry as we work to provide healthy and safe fruits and vegetables,” says Chelsea Consalo of Consalo Family Farms.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture and Rutgers University Cooperative Extension offer Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training required by the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule.
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) has eyes on the prize for its Viva Fresh 2023 event, and they’re all pointed toward promoting health and wellness through increased fruit and vegetable consumption.
Early season poppi and royal gala apples are kicking off the New Zealand apple harvest season, with growers reporting high quality fruit despite recent cyclone.
The Equitable Food Initiative’s leadership team committee worked with farming operations and co-workers to create the series to educate and raise awareness about the realities of being a farmworker.
Booth replaces co-founder Aidan Mouat, who had been CEO since 2015. Mouat remains in an advisory capacity for the Chicago-based company.
The Chicago-based Institute of Food Technologists has released a series of educational videos on the FDA’s Food Traceability Rule.
Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands is bringing in Chilean Honeycrisp apples to help fill a shortfall in the U.S. supply of that variety.
The Phoenix-based grocer says it will eliminate single-use plastic bags at checkout by the end of 2023, removing over 200 million single-use plastic bags from circulation each year.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company aims to have the foundation and walls of the building complete by the end of August and have the line fully operational by 2024.
The digital marketplace that strives to eliminate retail food waste by connecting consumers with discounted food nearing its best-by date has appointed Jordan Schenck and Sepideh Burkett to leadership roles.
The two-day event focused on the importance of building a brand and the need for a more personalized health care experience — all in hopes of building a healthier and more sustainable agricultural community.
After conducting trials to support commercialization, Verdant Technologies is now partnering with SunFed to use Verdant’s HarvestHold Fresh technology to deliver fresh and greener cucumbers.
GFSI’s 22nd annual conference, “Delivering Safe Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience,” will be a three-day event held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, April 24-27.
Eat your vegetables. Your happiness could depend on it.
Four other members also will serve on the executive board, supporting the newly elected officers in leading the National Mango Board and serving the mango industry.
The Buyers Edge Platform Produce Division recently hosted its annual BEP Produce Distributors Conference — formerly the Produce Alliance National Conference — in New Orleans.
While the overall Washington state crop is down from last year, Rainier Fruit Co. says its diversity in growing locations mitigated some of the weather events from last spring.
A Rice University researcher has developed a protein-based coating for fresh produce that he says could prevent food waste and preserve freshness.