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Key initiatives and consumer-focused AI activations will headline the company’s participation at the international trade fair for the produce industry.
The company says it will showcase its optical sorter, packing solutions and sustainable packaging at the Feb. 5-7 event in Berlin.
Along with its grape program, the company offers a variety of produce including hard and soft squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, peppers and watermelons.
Andy Froggatt brights more than 30 years of experience in international fruit sales and procurement to the position.
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.
Following White House directives, USDA is honoring existing contracts with farmers, releasing approximately $20 million for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
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.
Paloma Tapia brings sales and account management experience in tomatoes, cucumbers, mangoes and berries.
The donation was made in honor of 82,000 associates, continuing commitment to address food insecurity, the company says.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says the move seeks to prevent the spread of the bacterial infection to non-infested areas in the U.S.
Since being confirmed on Feb. 13, Secretary Rollins has been in the Washington D.C., USDA office for a few hours. Most of her time has been spent visiting farmers, ranchers and ag businesses in Kentucky, Kansas and at Top Producer Summit.
The movement to empower growers is gaining momentum and connecting with consumers, advocates say.
Retailers can use the early-season momentum of Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady to continue boosting apple category volume and sales, the company says.
Smileys, a naturally tearless and sweet onion, will be featured at the Onions 52 booth at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.
With more than 4,000 hectares of avocados and mangoes combined in Peru, the company says it is leveraging its owned supply to meet spring demand and support customers’ category growth.
The program includes three signature nectarine brands that will be shipped in single-layer Euro cartons.
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets have joined the DoorDash Marketplace.
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.
Tiffany Readinger joins in a newly created role of vice president of sales and category management.
Classroom Carts allows anyone in the U.S. to donate essentials directly to impacted schools, students and teachers.
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 company says it will showcase its new Hot N’ Spicy Line of stuffed mushrooms at the event in Orlando.
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.
The company is set to unveil its organic seedless English cucumbers at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event in Orlando, Fla.
New Chief Marketing Officer Tobi Paul’s over 25 years of experience includes expertise in e-commerce, digital strategy and omnichannel marketing.
With GrubAssist AI’s latest updates, companies can now harness AI without changing the way they work, empowering employees to engage naturally and receive precise, AI-powered insights, says GrubMarket.
The company recalled select lot codes of the kits because of the possible presence of undeclared fish and wheat allergens.
FirstFruits Farms says the promotion of Lon Hudson strengthens the company’s multiregional strategy.