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Vegetables, potatoes and melons were impacted by the storm’s heavy winds and flooding, according to a University of Florida report.
Two produce businesses have been sanctioned for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers and failure to pay reparation awards.
The company said the closure is in response to increased costs of farming in California and growing demand for vertically farmed strawberries.
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.
A Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab is funding projects that lead to the development and commercialization of scalable, sustainable packaging solutions.
A research project will delve into regenerative agriculture practices currently conducted by almond growers in California to understand the expected benefits and trade-offs of new practices and systems.
The council, which supports the marketing and promotion of highbush blueberries, added nine members and 10 alternate members.
A portion of sales from the company’s cracker-like crisps made from upcycled fruits and vegetables will support Brighter Bites’ mission.
Sustainability in the fresh produce industry means many different things to different stakeholders, so what does the future hold for the industry?
The Produce Moms honored Mollie Van Lieu for advocacy in expanding access to fresh produce and improving nutrition policy.
Alexandra Colfer and Kubir Sandhu have joined the sustainability firm, which says the moves enhance its capacity to support the fresh produce industry.
Former Shamrock Foods Co. CFO Christopher Miller is set to join the company Jan. 6, 2025.
Robert Austin has been with the company since its inception and has served in many roles, such as senior vice president of sales.
In this new role, Jackie Nakashian will develop, implement and manage community service and health outreach programs for the organization.
Billy Ng brings extensive experience to his role with the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission.
Ricardo Naranjo Fernández has served as the multinational fresh produce company’s interim CEO since June.
Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer, announces departure.
The top 5 list features classic mushroom soup to new takes on lasagna and crab cakes.
Sunrays says the adoption of Tipa’s compostable packaging is step toward reducing plastic waste while meeting consumer demand for sustainable solutions.
The custom-designed 10-pound cartons and packaging marks the year of the snake and can hold navel or cara cara oranges or pummelos.
The new fee structure takes into account modern shipping methods and transitions to a per-pound-based fee schedule.
All EPC leadership class participants going back to the program’s inception in 2018 were also honored during the 2024 event.
The company also recently launched a seasonal Micro Broccoli product to be featured in select Costco locations during January’s Healthy Habits month.
The ready-to-eat delivery service says the 10 vans will help the organizations’ ability to collect, transport and distribute fresh food to people facing hunger.
With the change to align with dietary guidelines, manufacturers can voluntarily use the claim on a food package if its meets the updated criteria.
The Rural Mainstreet Index dropped below growth neutral in December after rising in November.
The company is supporting No Kid Hungry for a fifth year and sponsoring the “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” initiative.