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Following Shuman Farms’ acquisition, the company now has 2,800 acres of Vidalia onions in the ground and has solidified itself as one of the largest grower-shippers in the industry, says John Shuman, president and CEO.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has come up with a plethora of ways to promote the state’s fruits and vegetables through the Fresh From Florida retail promotion this spring.
With sweet onion sales accounting for 35% of the onion category, retail promotional efforts involving endcap displays, bins and cross-merchandising can increase market share, says the marketer’s vice president of sales.
These resources include documents and an online learning platform aimed at those in retail and foodservice.
From product introductions to relationship building, exhibitors shared their recent highlights at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show.
The Purdue University survey evaluated consumer expectations for food prices and how they correlate with other consumer perceptions, behaviors and characteristics.
Sun World International LLC says Italian courts ruled in favor of the company in four recent infringement lawsuits against unlicensed growers who unlawfully produced and sold Sun World grape varieties.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and the Vidalia Onion Committee have revealed April 17 as the official pack date this season.
The company says the distribution model change gives growers direct communication with Syngenta’s technical experts, as well as personalized customer service from crop planning to harvest.
Oppy is awaiting the arrival of a new crop of Southern Hemisphere Envy apples alongside a diverse range of year-round varieties, company officials say.
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted the Eastern Produce Council’s 52nd annual meeting April 30 at TopGolf in Edison, N.J.
The “Powered by Potatoes” education series helps retailers understand the retail sales opportunities for potatoes.
Under the terms of the acquisition, the Delano, Calif.-based table grape grower and marketer has exclusive rights to all brands, trademarks and DNA associated with the Holiday variety.
The Salinas, Calif.-based berry grower will make its debut appearance at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, Calif., May 18-19.
The agency will host a 60-day comment period for this decision for the pesticide used in cranberry, Brussel sprouts and other crop production.
Ahead of the 2026 FSMA Section 204 compliance deadline, Kelleher Consultants offers guidance on compliance and best practices for quality control, emphasizing prevention and training across the food industry.
The University of California study gives growers a baseline to estimate the costs of establishment and cost of production years, including potential profits or losses.
With a start date of about June 1, the 2024 Northwest cherry crop will begin 10-12 days ahead of the 2023 crop, according to Northwest Cherry Growers.
Twenty produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Awards Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.
A new survey indicates rising consumer satisfaction with their diets, and it also examines shoppers’ access to and preference of the type of stores where they purchase food.
The company created a test plot to pilot the Reef-Friendly Landscaping program at its farm in Haliimaile, Hawaii. The collaboration aims to complement reef-friendly practices already in place at the farm.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Maisie Ganzler, strategic adviser for Bon Appetit Management Co., joins EFI’s LeAnne Ruzzamenti to discuss how companies can make a sustainability plan and communicate progress.
Tomatoes for the program, which includes vine-ripened rounds, romas and mature greens, are produced year-round in two regions in Mexico.
Inteligistics says it has updated its flagship InteliView data management platform.
Viva Fresh and TIPA presented a $25,000 scholarship to honor the the late Fox Packaging executive.
While the total inventory continues to lower as the season winds down, fresh apple holdings still sit above the five-year average.
The California Cantaloupe Advisory Board and chef Will Horowitz created The Possible Burger, featuring smoked cantaloupe, to capitalize on younger generations’ interest in healthy eating and plant-based diets.
Have A Plant said consumer research was a central focus of the Foundation for Fresh Produce’s Consumer Connection Conference.
The Kroger Co. has been recognized for its commitment to mental health for a third consecutive year, receiving the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health.
New Jersey is the Garden State for good reason. Farmers in New Jersey produce more than 100 different kinds of fruits and vegetables for consumers to enjoy, according to data from Rutgers University.