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The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.
The International Fresh Produce Association is “concerned” by a proposed reduction in starchy vegetables, despite their nutritional value.
Honeybear Brands says the sweet, yellow-skinned fruit offers retailers a great apple with a color break in produce displays.
Angela Fraser joins as vice president of food safety and quality, and Paul Lewis joins as vice president of food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
While fresh and processing apple holdings are down from the 2023-24 season, the figure of 151 million bushels is still 11% higher than the five-year average for January.
Ontario Orchard Supply manager Chris Hedges will help lead the organization, which represents the province’s 200 commercial apple growers.
Three members will serve three-year terms, and one will serve a one-year term.
As it marks kickoff of California avocado season, the company said it’s preparing to meet the high demand of the bowl season blitz.
Honeybear Brands says it is donating 600 pounds apples to a food bank every time Taylor Heise tallies an assist.
In addition to fundraising, the company said it is delivering food, water and supplies to local fire departments and evacuation centers.
At just 11 years old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: Collect toys and give them to children in his community. Eight years later, the toy drive has given away more than 64,000 toys at an annual event people wait in line for hours to attend.
The collaboration aims to bring fresh, healthy produce to food banks and communities across the U.S. and Canada.
In an inspection report, FDA inspectors indicated several issues, such as a lack of sanitation control monitoring records and preventative measures.
The new awards, to be presented at TIPA’s inaugural women’s banquet, will recognize women who have made an impact on the fresh produce industry, as well as an emerging leader.
Retailers can educate consumers about mushrooms’ versatility and health benefits, using creative strategies for marketing.
Farmblox said it began working with growers to implement its in-orchard sensors on farms to reduce scouting and improve on-farm data captured.
This “Nutrition Info box,” a black-and-white design, will display levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, categorized as “Low,” “Med,” or “High,” along with the percent Daily Value for each nutrient.
Instacart has launched community carts for 10 Los Angeles-based YMCAs, allowed crowdsourced donations for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Originating in the eastern U.S., the pathogen has been found in Peru, Morrocco, China, Portugal and Mexico and was likely spread through infected nursery material.
The limited-time offer is extended to Instacart customers in Los Angeles County on all grocery and daily essentials orders of $10 or more.
This partnership will provide Syngenta with exclusive access to Apricus’ watermelon, melon and squash breeding pipeline and germplasm.
The company says it is restructuring its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions to enhance service to its customers and suppliers.
The 25 representatives advise the agriculture secretary on key issues affecting the fruit and vegetable industry.
Glen Alameda is the fourth generation to help lead the 100-year-old company.
Fruit breeders say intellectual property rights protect proprietary varieties and help fuel innovation.
A Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab is funding projects that lead to the development and commercialization of scalable, sustainable packaging solutions.
The collaboration seeks to develop neopestalotiopsis resistance in existing University of Florida cultivars.
A $5 million USDA grant will support efforts to expand avocado production and stop the spread of a disease that has destroyed 350,000 avocado trees in Florida.
The board promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers and health professionals.
The organization said the grant, as part of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding, will help it expand into Southeast Asia.