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U.S. imports of Mexican tomatoes through all ports in 2022 totaled $2.48 billion, and this Texas port district accounted for 57% of all Mexican tomato value.
Three Meadows Farm’s new Paradise Salad debuted at the ShopRite of Chester, N.J. The salad was grown by students with autism who are part of the Somerset Hills Learning Institute’s hydroponics career training program.
The Packer spoke with Barbara Connors of The Kroger Co.'s 84.51° to learn more about shifts in shopper behavior, trends for the year ahead and where the conscious consumer fits into the evolving retail landscape.
The Boise, Idaho-based grocer says the program is designed to discover, support and give diverse-owned suppliers the opportunity to expand their business with Albertsons Cos. and its stores.
Two recent product launches by Tomra Solutions have shown how AI is changing food processing.
Gotham Greens’ new 210,000-square-foot facility in Seagoville, Texas, about 20 miles southeast of downtown Dallas, is the company’s 13th greenhouse nationwide.
Unifrutti said the move supports its strategy of building a globally diversified premium fruit platform, while complementing its product offering by adding a strong table grape and cherry platform.
A husband and wife whose farm was the first to partner with New Sprout Organic Farms recently purchased the North Carolina-based company, which now has a network of 10 growers.
The organization plans to put New York-grown apples on center stage for the Big Game with a marketing blitz, giveaway and more.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — GOPEX 2024 kicked off Jan. 22 with a poolside gathering at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, followed by dinner and drinks aboard a luxury yacht on Fort Lauderdale’s intracoastal waterway.
The Philadelphia-based importer has designated Haydy Shahin and Pascuala Vergara Sabaini as country managers, moves it says underscores its commitment to diversity and equal opportunities in top leadership.
With the USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule going into effect March 19, Organic Trade Association co-CEO Matt Dillon led a panel discussion to help attendees understand actionable items ahead of enforcement.
Nine projects were awarded funding via Center for Produce Safety’s annual call for research proposals, which identified top industry science priorities.
The Rubyglow pineapple features a red outer skin, bright yellow flesh and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte pineapples.
The meeting is open to up to 100 public attendees on a first-come, first-served basis
In this new role, Bas Reijndorp will develop, execute and grow Kwik Lok’s distribution and original equipment manufacturer network in Europe and the Middle East.
Honeybear Brands’ Pazazz Apple and chef Elle Simone Scott of “America’s Test Kitchen” are encouraging shoppers to check out the American Institute for Cancer Research’s online tool.
The company says veteran agribusiness executive Daniel Mathieson will steer the largest business unit for the company, overseeing all aspects of the enterprise, from strategic planning to financial success.
This year the International Fresh Produce Association will honor 20 top retail produce managers for their dedication to boosting fresh produce sales, innovative merchandising, community service and shopper satisfaction.
The awards provide a total of $1 million annually for innovations that can transform food systems to be more equitable and lead to safe, nutritious and trusted food using sustainable practices.
The USDA said it is amending a federal order that prohibited importing fresh bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) from Spain into the U.S. to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata or Medfly) introduction.
The Food and Drug Administration has published its first video in a series focused on how food companies’ use of tech-enabled traceability can enhance food safety and protect consumers from foodborne illness.
McCain Foods says it is making progress with its regenerative agriculture sustainability goals.
Pazazz apples are now available to retailers and shoppers as an organic option exclusively from Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands.
Shipments of the premium branded apple variety are expected to continue only through April, according to CMI Orchards.
Lemonade is a cross between a gala and braeburn, giving the apple its crunchy effervescence paired with a blushing cheek.
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Show says designated badge category offers exclusive access to more than 40 operator-led sessions, intimate roundtable discussions and networking refreshment breaks.
The Masser Family of Companies says it makes annual investments in sustainable practices that contribute to a reduced carbon footprint and integrated long-term efficiencies across all business segments.
JC Cheyne sells over 70 different items, including a variety of potatoes and onions, to more than 80 retail, foodservice and wholesale establishments throughout California.
The Arlington, Va.-based organization said the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership named it a champion, which is the partnership’s highest level of recognition.