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U.S. fresh and frozen fruit imports reached nearly $20 billion.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based company said the new offering will make its debut at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event, set for March 7-9 in Tampa, Fla.
The indoor agriculture company’s indoor agriculture production techniques now patented.
The company said it will highlight the popularity of its Stokes Purple sweet potato and how its slate of dragon fruit fit with healthy diets and popular culture.
Kroger union members in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio have authorized a strike, meaning union bargaining committee can call a strike at any moment. Negotiations are ongoing.
Peruvian blueberry exports in the 2023-24 marketing year (May 2023 to April 2024) will be down more than 40%, the USDA reports.
The company says it will introduce Retro-Kins nationwide this fall, the third installment in the -Kins family of painted and decorative pumpkins and a continuation of its 25th anniversary festivities.
Nomination applications are due April 1 for eight member seats: two domestic producers, two importers and four total alternates.
The Kingsville, Ontario, Canada-based greenhouse grower said it will debut its Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event, set for March 7-9 in Tampa, Fla.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based vertically integrated greenhouse grower has earned the honor for 12 consecutive years.
Growers are gearing up for the 2024-25 Florida avocado harvest, and indications are that this should be a good year for the green-skin fruit.
Grocers are creating programs, reducing food waste and working with partners to be responsible stewards of the environment.
Consumers, retailers and many foodservice operators eagerly await the arrival of Florida green-skin avocados every year, grower-shippers say.
Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts.
The Packer discussed the topic in a Q&A with Lisa Grayston of Coveo, a provider of AI-platforms that sees composable commerce as a solution to the complex needs and expectations from consumers for digital experiences.
The vegetable seed breeder tested its spinach portfolio for resistance against a new strain of downy mildew discovered by International Working Group on Peronospora.
Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, grassroots public policy advocate and subject of a recent documentary, discusses the intersection of farming challenges and mental health on the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast.
Carolina Crisantes, daughter of Wholesum co-owner and Chief Operations Officer Theojary Crisantes Jr., is the first of a fourth generation to join the organic fresh produce grower-shipper.
The International Fresh Produce Association has shared details about the June 10-12 Washington Conference, which will seek to influence the policies and perceptions of produce and floral on Capitol Hill.
In an era where health-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking nutritious options, retailers are tapping into the trend by incorporating in-house juice bars and co-branded in-store destinations.
Onion prices for 2024 to date have been near historic levels, but weather and water woes have posed challenges for crops.
Produce containers and the pallets on which they’re stacked play an important role in the packaging industry, and some major providers say they’re making strides as they evolve to meet their customers’ needs.
As a family-owned business with over six decades of experience, John Greene Logistics Co. specializes in personalized logistics solutions, says Michael Fernandes, director of sales.
While production began this month, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 6-acre facility will be held next month.
Colombia’s hass avocado traviesa season is hitting its peak, with more than 50 containers shipping weekly to the U.S. market.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards is projecting its cherry harvest will continue into late July, says Joel Hewitt, vice president of sales.
Last year’s cherry crop was difficult because of an overlap in California and Washington and compressed harvest windows in Washington, but the 2024 crop is different, says Brianna Shales, Stemilt marketing director.
In the U.S. Apple Association’s season recap, Chris Gerlach, director of industry analytics, discussed a large crop, production trends and challenges for U.S. apple growers.
The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors leaders — including Jen Velasquez, vice president of marketing for Full Tilt Marketing — playing pivotal roles in their organizations and the fresh produce industry.
TeamSense co-founder and CEO Sheila Stafford has worked in companies that directly address customer and warehouse manager pain points.