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The brand’s largest integrated campaign in five years features humorous commercials with parent-kid standoffs over Halos mandarins.
Researchers seek to develop a set of best practices with surface material and sanitation recommendations to reduce pathogen risks.
A Food Systems for the Future Institute report focuses on increasing grocery retail success and ensuring the affordability, availability and accessibility of nutritious food.
The company says its licensing program offers access to the company’s fruit varieties, marketing tools and technical support.
Melissa Olsen, who will succeed Dan Purdy in January, will focus on growing strategic partnerships and pursuing new opportunities for sustained growth.
The acquisition will expand its ability to provide real-time GPS tracking and load optimization on the DAT One platform, the company says.
Table grape production is projected to rise as California makes a full recovery from last year’s damage from Hurricane Hilary.
From innovation to enduring brands, strategic acquisitions to year-round produce supplies, there was much to discuss at the 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference.
Based on user engagement and search trends, a Pinterest report says Gen Z and millennials will infuse cherries into their makeup, menus and mood boards.
The brand has again been honored for its leadership in category innovation, sustainability and shopper engagement.
The 2025 Fresh Start Challenge seeks to inspire participants to focus on holistic well-being through weekly challenges designed to help prioritize health and lifestyle goals.
The California Table Grape Commission says Susan Day, vice president of international marketing, will be retiring.
A bestselling author suggests list of foods as a nutritious alternative to traditional gifts and holiday meals.
Mexican hass avocado imports contributed $4.2 billion to the U.S. GDP according to data in a report issued by the Avocado Institute of Mexico.
The 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference brought some 4,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, Dec. 10-12.
The grocer has committed to carbon dioxide refrigerants in new stores and propane for all stand-alone refrigerator cases.
The multiyear initiative with New Zealand-based Prevar will focus on advancing breeding techniques for apples and pears.
Mandarin production is forecast to increase by 13.1%, according to a new USDA report.
A Farm Bureau analysis shows the combined field and livestock worker wage rate nationally is up 3.2% from a year ago.
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has been promoting potatoes health benefits, versatility and affordability.
While the grocer’s Brooklyn store has the second-smallest footprint of any Wegmans, it is consistently in the top 10 for produce sales.
Those on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market share thoughts on what to expect for 2025.
California, in partnership with USDA and the Climate Mayors network, seeks to ensure students have access to school meals made with locally sourced ingredients.
The company said the closure is in response to increased costs of farming in California and growing demand for vertically farmed strawberries.
The company says its new line of Roastables won the Joe Nucci Innovation Award at the New York Produce Show.
The country’s avocado production in the marketing year from July 2024 to June 2025 is expected to be up 33.3% from the previous season.
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to an already long list of headwinds and challenges, according to the report.
Despite lower production in some states, the USDA reported shipping point prices for potatoes were similar to a year ago in late November.
The company says its next organic clementine varieties, including satsumas, are also “eating exceptionally well.”
California Walnuts continued its sponsorship of the Sacramento Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” and teamed with Nugget Markets for a two-month Nutcracker-themed promotion.
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