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With the year starting with slower sales, suppliers on the Ontario Food Terminal are ready for business to pick up.
The specialty retailer plans to open more than seven stores and hire over 650 team members throughout the state.
With plenty of fruits and vegetables heading to the U.S., companies spoke with The Packer about crop quality and program outlooks.
The funding will be used to enhance vision-based autonomous technology and to drive commercialization efforts.
Overall volume sales for fresh potatoes increased, while dollar sales declined, according to a report from Potatoes USA.
The collaboration between the food safety solutions company and SPS Commerce aims to help trading partners share key data elements required in FSMA 204.
The Guelph, Ontario-based indoor vertical grower says the funding will help it expand its reach in Canada.
Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising Dennis Payne takes The Packer on a tour of a new concept store in South Florida.
California Giant Berry Farms says its Giant Blueberries are available in good volume from March through August, with peak availability in April and May.
The facility provides more capacity, greater efficiency and added convenience to better serve digital and in-store customers, the company says.
An additional $6 million is expected to help the organization build on gains supported by a previous funding allocation.
Paloma Tapia brings sales and account management experience in tomatoes, cucumbers, mangoes and berries.
As produce business transactions become more and more digital, Greg Gatzke, founder and chairman of ZAG Technical Services, discusses susceptibilities, what to look out for and how to prevent loss.
The In Bloom: TIPA Women Honoring Their Own ceremony will honor industry trailblazers and rising stars on Feb. 27.
The program delivers a range of information and experience in a variety of field and classroom locations, as well as networking opportunities, for a group of 18 produce professionals.
The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas is inviting Southeastern Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2025 attendees to booth No. 529 for a free latte.
A survey report from Everseen shows 98% of retailers plan full artificial intelligence deployment by 2027, while consumers emphasize the need for greater transparency of AI use.
The dynamic global produce community convened at Fruit Logistica 2025 with the collective goal of future proofing the fresh produce industry, driving sustainability and increasing consumption.
The interactive webinar, titled “ICE, ICE Maybe?” will offer attendees actionable steps to take to prepare for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security actions.
The company says it will showcase its new Hot N’ Spicy Line of stuffed mushrooms at the event in Orlando.
The company will highlight new merchandising for its Amazables line and its recyclable packaging solution at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event.
Representing the International Fresh Produce Association, where he is a board member and chair of the U.S. Government Relations Council, Bret Erickson is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on Feb. 26.
This partnership addresses the growing demand in the independent grocery sector for flexible, scalable self-checkout systems that seamlessly integrate with next-generation POS systems, the company says.
The Oklahoma-based grocer is deploying Local Express’ Made-to-Order omnichannel solution at its 36 Homeland and 11 United stores to modernize prepared foods, catering and foodservice operations.
Four new kits — Smash Burger, Apple Harvest, Cool Melon and Strawberry Poppyseed kits — are the direct result of expanded research into the latest taste trends, the company says.
New Chief Marketing Officer Tobi Paul’s over 25 years of experience includes expertise in e-commerce, digital strategy and omnichannel marketing.
Tiffany Readinger joins in a newly created role of vice president of sales and category management.
The organization says it will add components to the Ethical Charter Implementation Program with the support of the funding.
Nominated for his dedication to the next generation, the president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms was honored during the National Potato Council’s Washington Summit.
A recent marketing summit hosted by the council allowed industry members to collaborate, share insights and discuss strategies to drive fresh mushroom demand.