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The packaging solutions provider and specialty film manufacturer have teamed to drive local U.S. production and adoption of compostable packaging.
Rains from Hurricane Hilary caused variable damage to the fresh grape vineyards of Bari Produce LLC, says Justin Bedwell, president of the Fresno, Calif.-based marketer.
DENVER — Patrick O’Brien, produce manager of a Safeway store near the University of Denver, was recently honored with the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award.
The observations come from a USDA Economic Research Service report examining changes in domestic production, consumption, prices and trade for strawberries and blueberries over two decades.
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer is adding a bite-sized celery, cut into 1.5-inch pieces, to its fresh vegetable offerings this fall.
The newly patented table grape varietal, known as IFG Forty-one, is expected to extend Candy Snaps’ availability in retail stores for several more weeks during the early-to-midsummer season.
BioFlex is a low-density polyethylene plastic that looks and works like most plastic containers but breaks down and won’t remain in a landfill for generations, according to a news release.
Meet Brody Slacer of Flashfood, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Aaron Sumption of Local Bounti, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Ocean Mist Farms, a Castroville, Calif.-based grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in North America, is mourning the passing of beloved former president and CEO Ed Boutonnet.
Meet Kelsey Van Lissum of Oppy, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Fresh produce representatives recently met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to voice concerns and emphasize industry initiatives.
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.