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The company is marking the milestone with initiatives such as a social media giveaway campaign, as well as incentives for display contests and a peach week celebration.
Plant health officials in Australia and New Zealand have approved an application to allow commercial cultivation of a banana line genetically engineered for resistance to Panama disease.
Chris Sandwick, marketing director for Hess Bros. Fruit Co., talks about the introduction of WildTwist and the challenges of marketing new apple varieties in a competitive market in this “Tip of the Iceberg” episode.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based innovation accelerator NEC X says it has made a new investment in Verdi Expeditions, a scalable platform for farm automation and personalized plant health care.
The company’s farms and packing facility are now fair-trade certified, which builds upon its GlobalG.A.P. and Rainforest Alliance certifications.
However, avocado purchases remain high, according to figures from The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, which shows 51% of consumers reported purchasing the fruit in the past 12 months.
For 35 years, Maria de Sagrario Iglesias has worked for the Prescott, Wash.-based First Fruits, immersing herself in many aspects of apple and cherry agriculture from planting and picking to pruning and packing.
CFG Produce Inc. allegedly failed to make payment promptly to six produce sellers in the amount of $505,218 from September 2022 through February 2023, according to the USDA.
Funding is expected to help expand export opportunities beyond traditional markets and into Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Known among his peers for his perseverance, dedication and work ethic, José Luis Segura is a supervisor at hydroponic greenhouse grower Horticola Cimarron, S.A. — Mastronardi Produce in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Following eradication efforts, the state’s department of agriculture removed the Oriental fruit fly quarantine, though it remains in place in six other areas of the state.
Index Fresh’s seasonal Gem avocados will be available in five-count bags at select Costco locations starting in late May, with support from the California Avocado Commission.
The California Strawberry Commission celebrated its role as an official partner of the 38th annual California Strawberry Festival, where over 50,000 attendees enjoyed strawberries, educational activities, and events.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it will host a special listening session in June to explore and enhance educational opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families.
Apeel says its technologies are designed to significantly enhance retail profitability and consumer satisfaction through its plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of produce.
Consentio, a digital trading platform for fresh produce, has appointed John Grecco as vice president of sales for Consentio USA.
Montreal-based Equifruit, an importer and marketer of fair trade-certified bananas, is positioned to begin selling in the U.S. market, says Kim Chackal, director of sales and marketing.
Fast Company’s annual list highlights global businesses that are at the forefront of their industries, paving the way for future innovations, and setting the standard with their accomplishments.
As part of a strategic restructure to enable sustained growth, AFM has promoted Stephanie Bazan to SVP, commercial strategy and execution, and Stephanie Browder to director, sales and marketing, foodservice.
Deborah Zoellick, who has almost two decades of floral expertise, succeeds longtime IFPA staffer Becky Roberts, who retires in March 2023.
In a recent Numerator study, while price continues to drive purchase decisions, Ontario consumers reported that they plan to continue to prioritize local fruits and vegetable despite inflation.
A new report from the Oxnard, Calif.-based company highlights its commitment to a more a sustainable future across its sustainability pillars of people, product and planet.
The Cal Poly Strawberry Center plays an active role in strawberry industry research, most recently delivering 23 presentations or posters at the 10th North American Strawberry Symposium held in San Luis Obispo in March.
Carbon Robotics plans to use new funding to expand sales regions for its weed control platform, as well as scale manufacturing, develop new software and hardware products, and launch into international markets.
Established in June 1978, the Michigan Asparagus Industry Development Program was designed to improve the economic position of Michigan asparagus growers by supporting research and market development efforts.
The Dole Golden Selection pineapple is arriving at select supermarkets in the U.S. and Canada in mid-April. The new fruit will be available in limited quantities based on seasonality and availability.
During Earth Month, the San Antonio-based grocer is introducing additional measures designed to boost its year-round commitment to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts across its business.
Dole Food Co.’s nine-month empowered living initiative inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe honored at the 2023 World Food Innovation Awards.
The Michigan-based controlled environment agriculture lettuce grower has recalled all products and date codes sold under its Revolution Farms Brand in an expansion of an earlier recall on April 5, 2023.
Melon production got off to a slightly later start than usual in many areas of the U.S., Mexico and Central America this spring, but growers are optimistic about the quality coming out of the fields.