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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.
The grower, shipper and importer says the collaboration promotes educational awareness about the food supply chain and corporate social responsibility.
The Food safety and contract sanitation provider has named 15 individuals who will be granted a one-time $4,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education.
A recent study showed 30% of farmworkers experience elevated levels of anxiety and 40% report depression — rates significantly higher than the general population.
April 2024 saw U.S. online grocery sales rise by 4.4%, reaching $8.5 billion, with pickup and delivery also growing. Walmart’s focus on first-party delivery services contributed to this growth, according to a new survey.
Higher-than-normal temperatures early in the growing season and a slow accumulation of chilling hours caused a delay in Chile’s grape harvest and slowed overall volume, the USDA says in a new report.
The Northwest cherry crop for Sage Fruit is wide-ranging across Northwest growing regions and high-flying in quality expectations.
Schnuck Markets has been selected as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, marking the third consecutive year the St. Louis-based grocer has received the honor.
Publix says it has donated over 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America food banks since 2020, aiding farmers and addressing food insecurity.
Apple purchases are up according to responses in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey. Just over 78% of consumers reported purchasing apples in the last 12 months.
Alexina Prather will educate suppliers on social compliance and help them attain organic farming and fair trade certifications, the company says.
The Envy apple and brand retailers and consumers enjoy today was years in the making, say Louise Beard, director of Forward Insight and Strategy, and Cecilia Flores Paez, T&G Global’s head of marketing in North America.
With another good apple crop anticipated for 2024, Sparta, Mich.-based Applewood Fresh Growers is well-stocked to market premium 2023 apples well into the summer, company officials say.
According to the study released by Flock Freight and Drive Research, the inefficiency equates to 1 in 4 truckloads moving empty, representing a significant economic and environmental concern.
For transportation management solutions providers, customer requirements for on-time delivery, product quality, visibility to in-transit inventory and access to actionable data have increased, says Joe Kouten of Genpro.
The truck freight market continued to underperform the broader economy during the first quarter, according to the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index.
Looking for inspiration to elevate a store’s produce displays? Check out these examples chosen by merchandising expert Brian Dey of Four Seasons Produce, who breaks down what makes each display effective with shoppers.
As a child, Megan Jacobsen, “a born-and-raised farm girl,” said she never believed she would see a laser killing weeds. But that’s become a reality at Oxnard, Calif.-based Gills Onions.
The award, first presented by The Packer in 1964, recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and commitment to the advancement of the apple industry.
The USDA recently awarded over $2.2 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Michigan.
The national potato research and promotion organization is looking to fill 33 open seats for the 2025 term.