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Jackie Carrillo, executive vice president of sales, and Dax Cooke, head of sales, both for fresh produce grower-packer-importer Farm Direct Partners, share how West Coast imports are changing and more.
The Oviedo, Fla.-based grower promoted a senior vice president for strategy and business development, as well as hired a vice president of sales.
The new facility will help accelerate new crop deployment and continue to innovate, the company says.
The “State of WIC” report shows the benefit of nutritional education as the nation’s first food-as-medicine program.
Experts share trends and offer suggestions for retailers to effectively promote nuts, dates and dried fruits.
The company said its South American imports will begin for East Coast customers.
The USDA says it has imposed sanctions on produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The sanctions include suspending the businesses’ Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
Richa Desai will lead the food packaging supplier’s sustainability efforts and help shape and articulate Sabert’s strategic direction.
Alexandra Roberts is taking on a new leadership role as vice president of culture and compliance.
The International Fresh Produce Association recently brought together volunteer leaders at a policy retreat, which included members of the group’s U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee.
Various academic, labor, faith, antipoverty and farm groups sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris applauding her proposed food price gouging ban and her pledge to crack down on food industry mergers.
The organization is bringing back its pink branded bags and displays for its “A Super Good Cause” campaign during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.
Helios Artificial Intelligence says CommodiTrack aids agrifood supply chain resiliency and provides decision-makers with technology that predicts the price and availability of commodities.
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation program aims to strengthen business capacity and facilitate market expansion for value-added food products, supporting food safety best practices and operational resilience.
Former deputy ag secretary Kathleen Merrigan highlights the top non-farm-bill issues that are currently impacting agriculture.
Two experts on food safety and traceability recently dispelled myths and discussed the importance of produce distributors having robust plans in place to meet new Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines.
Giveaways, promotions and more will mark the start of the season, which officially runs from January to April.
America’s Conservation Ag Movement digs into unique challenges and solutions to maximize urban agriculture in Louisiana.
Multiple frozen vegetable brands utilized organic carrots from Grimmway Farms, which is involved in a bigger recall.
The company says it received the honor for developing sustainable packaging, investing in regenerative farming practices and creating products that boost fresh produce consumption.
The survey of more than 1,100 consumers found that 44% of respondents consciously avoid buying produce in plastic packaging.
Six new appointees will serve three-year terms on the 18-member board.
The Food and Drug Administration said the recalled products were distributed to retailers in Connecticut and New York and have the potential to be contaminated with listeria.
Paul Farmer began his career as a source technologist for grapes at AMfresh Group, the majority stakeholder and primary owner of Bloom Fresh.
The company recalled its Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit due to possible contamination with salmonella in the country, but not in the U.S.
The Buxton, N.D.-based company, established in 1979, is planning an open house in early 2025 to celebrate the milestone.
The association says the gathering will be a moment for stakeholders in the produce distribution sector to convene, collaborate and strategize for the future.
Following the recall of cucumbers supplied by SunFed Produce, the retailer has recalled its Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices.