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If you’re in the produce industry and looking to enhance your bottom line — and who isn’t — your packaging supplier may be able to lend a hand.
“For the eighth annual World Pear Day celebration, USA Pears will once again be partnering with the online platform, Kittch, to showcase six popular chefs preparing a variety of global dishes,” said Jeff Correa of PBNW.
KeHE, a distributor of natural and organic, specialty and fresh products, has identified its top seven trends in the food and beverage industry for 2024, and fresh produce has the potential to play a role in each one.
The company says the commitment was made in support of its Growers of Good purpose to foster a healthier tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.
The Austin, Texas-based company says the development scales output to meet accelerated local Texas consumer demand for Revol Greens’ fresh, greenhouse-grown organic baby leaf and romaine head lettuce programs.
Village Farms Fresh recently partnered with home improvement series, “Military Makeover,” hosted by Montel Williams.
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower is expanding production to the West Coast, partnering with grower Millennium Pacific to bring California-grown Hiiros Tomatoes to market.
The company says the system “combines environmental and product data with real-time temperature probe data to generate a machine-learning model that is predictive of product temperature and quality ...”
Plenty of potatoes should be available for holiday repasts this year, and ample volume should mean favorable prices for consumers.
The University of Florida has come up with a tomato variety that some say could be a game-changer for the state’s tomato industry.
“Right now, Arizona farms are actively growing and harvesting all leafy greens from iceberg and romaine to spinach and spring mix,” said Teressa Lopez, administrator of the Arizona LGMA program.
U.S. fresh apple holdings on Nov. 1 were 36% more than reported last November and 21% more than the November five-year average.
The salad kits, featuring greenhouse-grown lettuce as well as toppings and dressings, are now available at select Kroger and Jewel-Osco stores, with additional distribution in early 2024.
Apple volume is up, and prices are down. That equation adds up to more apple promotion opportunities, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
Portland, Ore.-based Organically Grown Co. has announced that more than $200,000 in grants will be awarded to organizations that align with their mission to grow the organic agriculture movement.
The Packer’s annual tribute is spotlighting 25 people leading the charge in the fresh produce industry.
Meet Dan Atkinson of Hy-Vee Inc., one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas said Raquel Espinoza has been recognized for her enthusiasm, solid industry experience and comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing.
The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization.
The Chilean Blueberry Committee, together with iQonsulting, has updated its export estimate for the 2023-2024 season, forecasting exports of 76,500 tons of fresh blueberries.
Meet Travis Breihan of Smallhold, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Items in this year’s affordable menu are all part of Sam’s Club’s private brand, Member’s Mark, and include fresh produce such as potatoes, Brussels sprouts and baby spinach salad.
Peruvian grape exports in the 2023-24 marketing year will increase by 2%, according to a new USDA report.
Favorable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall contributed to the bigger crop, according to a new USDA report.
The USDA is seeking reviewers to evaluate grant applications submitted under the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
A massive pallet fire beneath a raised section of the busy 10 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles has caused headaches for tenants on the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market and surrounding produce businesses.
International Fresh Produce Association executives attended a Nov. 15 roundtable meeting focused on U.S. and Canadian consumer food affordability with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The grower of potatoes and onions discusses its volume and quality as consumers prepare to celebrate over meals with family and friends.
The brand says it will showcase new organic apples varieties and a Tasty Trio bag of mixed fruit, all sold in 2-pound resealable pouch bags.
Meet Sabrina Castillo Lora of LUV by Fresh Directions International, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.