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The Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s offering a holiday meal at less than $5 per person — making celebrations even more affordable than last year.
Year-round programs, snacking commodities, organics and flavor are all trends for Mexican produce — and all are important to the Divine Flavor brand, says Michael DuPuis, quality assurance manager.
Farmer’s Best LLC will increase its acreage in seedless cucumbers, elongated red peppers, and eggplant programs, says Sasha Lewton, sales manager.
Volume of Mexican produce items was expected to increase for PennRose Farms LLC after Thanksgiving, says spokesperson Christopher Ciruli.
It’s not easy being a tomato farmer in Florida, but even as their numbers dwindle, enough die-hard farmers remain to earn Florida the No. 1 ranking for the value of fresh-market tomatoes in the U.S.
Industry veteran Vic Savanello has joined FreshPro Foods as vice president of merchandising, sales and business development.
With the 2023-24 Chilean table grape season starting in November, Chilean grape importers from across the U.S. are urgently requesting the U.S. authorities to accelerate the authorization of a systems approach.
The USDA says it is investing more than $52 million to improve dietary health and access to fresh fruits and vegetables for eligible families.
Florida citrus volume will be up this year, and industry leaders were pleased with the outlook in mid-November.
“Climate change and the El Niño phenomenon are putting agriculture in Chile and the world to the test,” said Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile.
Stuart Woolf, president and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, was first elected to the Western Growers board in 2015.
One trend in the fresh produce/citrus packaging space is the increasing demand for sustainable and recyclable materials, says Jacob Fox, sales representative for Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas.
More than 500 attendees, buyers and exhibitors attended the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ inaugural Southwest International Produce Expo.
Modest food and beverage volume growth is expected next year after three consecutive years of volume declines, according to a new report from retail data firm Circana.
Reed will report to CEO and Chairman Pete Van Helden and will be responsible for the financial accountability of the company.
With an extensive marketing campaign with Hallmark Channel, the Envy apple once again expects to be the “The Ultimate Holiday Apple.”
Oppy’s marketing plan for Mexican avocados centers around the pillars of sustainability, high quality and reliability, says Rodrigo Lopez, category director of citrus and avocados.
Reusable plastic containers for bananas aim to significantly reduce food waste, carbon emissions and operational costs and preserve the fruit’s health, the companies say.
The foreign material identification accuracy of Tomra Food’s sorting and grading solutions has won an International FoodTec Award.
It’s almost summer in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it’s time for Chilean fruit. Here’s what to expect for commodities, quality and volume.
The ToLCNDV Information Center has launched as a one-stop location for details about resistant varieties and agronomic insights to target the damaging pest spreading the tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus.
Ahold Delhaize USA has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to ultrafast grocery delivery provider Getir, a move the company says will allow it to focus investments on its omnichannel businesses.
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association will aim to entice consumers with the rallying cry, “Love Florida Strawberries!” as part of its marketing initiatives for the 2023-24 winter strawberry season.
The USDA, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, expanded the areas quarantined for Asian citrus psyllid in California on Nov. 6.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers has added new capabilities in a new apple line packinghouse extension.
The USDA says the specialty crops competitiveness initiative will raise awareness of which of its services and resources are available support to the specialty crops industry and help identify gaps in those services.
Efforts are underway to ensure that Chilean-grown blueberries meet the same quality standards as U.S. blueberries, industry sources say.
Chef Kelly Wangard is on a mission to increase fresh produce consumption and promote healthy eating habits, while changing lives in the process.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards says its ready to keep up traditions and let its dedication to the American Dream shine this Veterans Day.
The Upside partnership is expected to open new opportunities for profit generation for AWG members and further expand the Washington, D.C.-based company’s rapidly growing network of 100,000 retailers nationwide.