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The company says aspiring CrossFit athlete Sarah Barkley is also part of its sales team.
President Trump’s focus on mass deportation is creating a sense of nervousness that hasn’t been felt since the Obama Administration. Yet, the bigger concern is a H-2A system that’s become too costly for many farmers to use.
Before joining the company, Anna O’Brien specialized in influencer marketing, gaining experience across brand operations, influencer partnerships and affiliate marketing.
U.S. farmers and various trade groups are very apprehensive about not only the potential negative impacts of tariffs on the U.S. ag sector, but what they do to garner new trade agreements.
The San Francisco-based company says its Sustainable California initiative will support the Los Angeles area with environmental restoration from the recent catastrophic wildfires and help California farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their farming practices.
Grown in its Ontario greenhouse, the company says the new product will be available in mid-Atlantic Safeway and Acme stores.
Greg Samels, with more than 20 years in sales leadership, will assume the role for the Midwest wholesaler.
The collaboration between the food safety solutions company and SPS Commerce aims to help trading partners share key data elements required in FSMA 204.
With the year starting with slower sales, suppliers on the Ontario Food Terminal are ready for business to pick up.
The tropical produce importer and distributor says it has made a commitment to helping build a world that is food secure, free of hunger and avoids food loss.
The additions to the Hot N’ Spicy line offer convenience with bold flavors for Big Game celebrations or everyday meals, the company says.
The specialty retailer plans to open more than seven stores and hire over 650 team members throughout the state.
The Conservation Connector directory allows users to search programs by crop, conservation practice, and geography to help producers and their advisers find relevant local programs.
The organization said it has prepared its marketing campaigns and promotional materials for retailers for the upcoming season.
The brand is partnering with artist Sebastian Curi for “Pop by Nature 2.0,” featuring interactive installations and an AI-powered, limited-edition sticker collection.
Big Y Foods has recognized for outstanding support of the mango industry, driving increased consumer demand.
The Guelph, Ontario-based indoor vertical grower says the funding will help it expand its reach in Canada.
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.
GreenLeaf produce will be available to Chefs’ Warehouse clients in more areas of 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 Los Angeles-based agtech company says the appointments come at a pivotal year as it continues to digitize the fresh produce sector.
Grocery brand mascots — including icons from past Super Bowl commercials — unite to show how Instacart takes care of groceries so people can savor family time.
A standardized naming convention associates each new proprietary blueberry, raspberry and blackberry variety with a gemstone, the company says.
Researchers used a dietary intake survey from January 2005 to March 2020 and learned that about 40% of all adults consumed below 25% of the recommended fruits.
The organization responded to news reports of unease among farm employees and said it has not heard of widespread workforce disruption.
Felix Instruments says its new device offers a non-destructive way to test for Brix, pH and titratable acidity.
Along with its baby carrots from California, the company will feature additional carrot products for foodservice and retail.
The distributor says its new name, Grown Up Fresh Produce Co., better aligns with its position as a vertically integrated partner for growers and customers.
The importer and exporter of fresh fruit says it will highlight its sourcing capabilities and expertise in citrus, apples, grapes and cherries.
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