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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.
Avocados From Mexico can see wonderful accomplishments in the rearview mirror, but President and CEO Alvaro Luque believes the future will be even more spectacular.
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas members elected new directors to the board and celebrated the Member of the Year and the Pillar of the Industry at its annual meeting on Nov. 2.
Gabriela Lopez-Barry joins EFI as the Ethical Charter Implementation Program project manager and Alexandra Martinez joins as marketing and sales associate.
New Zealand apple planted area will drop substantially because of damage from cyclone Gabrielle in February, according to a news USDA report.
When snow blankets much of the country’s farmland and temperatures drop to single digits, growers in California’s desert regions shift into high gear with their winter vegetable crops.
A researcher at the University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture has developed a potato plant that can detect gamma radiation.
“While the season got off to a late start, the overall quality and flavor of our fruit has been nothing short of excellent,” said Bee Sweet Citrus sales representative Jason Sadoian.
The Kroger Co. has found a recipe for animated holiday success with its recently released film campaign that encourages consumers to “Bring a new recipe to the table.”
Canadian Produce Marketing Association President Ron Lemaire says the new Loblaw program can be a “catalyst” to the success of small fresh fruit and vegetable businesses.
U.S. imports of Mexican fresh vegetables enjoyed a strong year in 2022-23, however, USDA numbers say the value of U.S. imports of Mexican fresh fruit was flat compared with 2021-22.
Watch as the recipients of this year’s awards for Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year are honored at the recent International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show.
Supporters say the Specialty CROP Act responds to continued high tariffs, burdensome labeling requirements and other trade barriers that restrict U.S. products from accessing foreign markets.
Grower-shippers say onion volume has inched upward this season, and plenty of good-quality onions should be available for the holidays and beyond.
In mid-November, Nogales, Ariz.-based EarthBlend was receiving a steady supply of Sonoran soft squash and cucumbers, and Sinaloa volume was about to kick in, says Steve Spence, director of sales.
The new facility is expected to strengthen Lineage’s network in Texas, which now spans more than 189 million cubic feet of capacity across 19 locations.
The annual event is marked by Lipman locations across North America uniting to devote time to serving communities.
The Mexican produce season started a little earlier than usual for Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Rich River Produce, says founder Edgar Duarte.
The developer of mobile biochar production systems for commercial agriculture was one of three startups that pitched inventions in front of an audience of more than 300 fresh produce farmers and industry leaders.
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.