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The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has appointed SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14.
Michigan’s 2023 apple crop may not be as big as last year’s record, but it should be close.
Retailers and apple growers increasingly are turning to branded apples — also known as managed or club varieties — to offer consumers what they consider to be a superior eating experience.
It was about 17 years ago that an Australian company, Drape Net, was formed by a third-generation orchardist to provide a solution to help growers protect their apple trees from hail damage.
Starting with the 2023 crop year, the Lansing-based Michigan Apple Committee will no longer engage in retail marketing efforts, said Diane Smith, executive director.
The National Onion Association Convention will bring together industry advocates and allium researchers on the riverwalk in San Antonio on Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.
U.S. retail sales of potatoes have grown 16.8% from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a recent Circana report.
With the goal of helping kids make healthy after-school snacks this fall, Bobby Banana, the 7-foot mascot of Dole Food Co., visited the Oak Forest campus of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte on Aug. 4.
Multigenerational Maine-based Ricker Hill Orchards is adding Hazel 100 shelf-life extension packets to its apples postharvest to reduce complexity and improve operations.
Seeking to capture the flavors of a burger and fries in a healthier salad version, the Santa Maria, Calif.-based company has added a Better Than a Burger Salad Kit to its retail lineup.
South Texas growers have planted 40% more Texas 1015 sweet onions in 2023 to keep up with increasing demand, says a Texas onion association.
The indoor lettuce grower says James Bradley’s expertise and CFO track record will help lead growth and expansion in the months and years ahead.
Save room in the shopping cart for more Washington apples.
The USDA has reported the average monthly price for organic fresh produce was rated at $23.48 per carton in July, down 9% from $25.86 in June but up 12% from $20.99 at the same time a year ago.
Everything in Texas is bigger, right? Well, the same can be said for H-E-B’s Austin, Texas-based store.
David Oppenheimer and Co. is recalling 1-pound clamshells of Zespri brand organic green kiwifruit shipped from June 14, 2023, to July 7, 2023, due to potential listeria contamination.
The Ireland-based company has recently concluded its third year of human rights due diligence and provided an update to its salient human rights risks in its second Human Rights Report.
Amado, Ariz.-based Wholesum has launched its revamped website, wh.farm.
Oppy’s avocado supply is expected to remain consistent through the late summer and fall, says said Rodrigo Lopez, category director of citrus and avocados for the marketer.
Agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 2 points to a reading of 123.
Braga Fresh, home of Josie’s Organics, has gained its first retail pre-order to support the company’s commitment to harvest and take to market crops grown using regenerative practices.
Freedom Fresh LLC, Medley, Fla., has been awarded a five-year, $189.5 million contract to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to government customers.
The new center is putting words to action, underscoring the USDA’s commitment to agricultural research and science at land-grant universities.
Representatives in Washington D.C., enjoyed blueberries during the first National Blueberry Month this July, whether through tasting berry-laden treats or advocating for agriculture policy.
Inflation, the sky-high cost of goods and the ever-changing retail landscape in America has triggered a seismic shift in the way consumers shop for produce — presenting both new opportunities and new challenges.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards is highlighting Kanzi apples as a top choice for food enthusiasts in baked desserts and holiday treats.
Vallarta Supermarkets’ newest store location in Carson, Calif., is taking an innovative and customizable approach to value-added fresh fruit with the introduction of La Fruteria, a fresh fruit bowl destination.
A new report from the Mushroom Council reveals long-term shifts in consumer preferences for fresh mushrooms.
Daniel Hartwig will succeed Ian LeMay, who has held the position since 2019 and will depart CFFA to become president and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission.
Chuck Sinks will continue to work for Sage Fruit Co. for the next two years in a reduced capacity, assisting the transition of his role to the new leader of the business development and marketing team.