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The Kingsville, Ontario-based company added a 159-acre greenhouse that grows bell peppers in Coatsworth, Ontario.
Zespri says its 2023-24 season financial results have delivered record average per-tray returns to growers across all categories other than Organic SunGold Kiwifruit.
The introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 in the U.S. House has drawn support from specialty crop leaders and other farm groups.
United Natural Foods Inc. extended its distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market by eight years, now lasting until May 2032.
Nearly 37% of those surveyed by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 said they purchased asparagus in the past 12 months.
In-store activities, news segments and retail signage and displays are all part of the commission’s efforts to promote the peak of the state’s avocado production.
From being recognized for its innovation or as an outstanding employer, the company is reflecting on its 35 years of North American production.
The merit-based program focuses heavily on grades, but it also considers philanthropic activities by students supporting their community and those seeking agricultural-based majors.
Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner of food policy and response, and Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, share how technology can help improve efficiency.
California agriculture was hit hard by the 2018-19 trade war with China, and there is increasing support in Congress for further restrictions on trade with China.
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.