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Canada is preparing for potential trade challenges following Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The Canadian government is considering a proactive approach, including the possible early release of a retaliatory tariff list.
Jeana Cadby, director of environment and climate for Western Growers, talks about a working group addressing the changing produce packaging requirements imposed by governments and retailers.
Only 13% of U.S. respondents viewed food and beverage companies as part of the problem when it comes to reducing packaging waste, while 40% saw them as part of the solution.
The new Canadian law establishes a deemed trust financial protection mechanism that will help secure payment in the event of buyer bankruptcy.
The Texas International Produce Association says the Fresh Papaya Addendum is a resource for retailers and foodservice companies to bolster sourcing standards.
The company said it will quadruple its greenhouse-grown berry production for the 2024-25 season.
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer invested in Hessing, which serves fruit and vegetable customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands.
New Age International recalled its 200-gram package of Daily Veggies enoki mushrooms because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Companies in Texas, Arizona, New York and California have been restricted from operating in the produce industry.
More than $6.5 million over the past eight months has gone into renovating the former Sun Fresh store in Kansas City, Mo.
Total revenue reached $354.4 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 31, the company says.
Everseen’s Alex Siskos shares how vision AI technology is being applied from the produce section to shelf optimization.
A good crop and pink heart-shaped branding offers retailers an opportunity to create eye-catching Valentine’s Day displays featuring the apple.
These are the most common uses of fresh potatoes, as reported by consumers in The Packer’s 2024 Fresh Trends survey.
The indoor vertical farm said its Arizona farm achieved organic certification from Where Food Comes From Organic.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store.
With an emphasis on local produce, the specialty supermarket — boasting 15 stores in New York and one in New Jersey — sources the majority of its produce from Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, N.Y.
The market and produce distributors share recent updates to facilities and operations.
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.
Potatoes are a strong performer in the holiday season because they are a big part of family celebrations, says the commission’s Ross Johnson.
Fabian Murillo follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, who served as the Vidalia onion grower’s shed manager for over 34 years.
Formerly the director of meat merchandising, Doug Becker will now oversee multiple company departments, including produce.
The company said its president, Eric Reigner will become CEO and its vice president, Thuan Ngo, will become COO.
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.