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A shifting customer base, rampant consolidation and a new role for produce salesmen are some changes observed or predicted by distributors at the Bronx, N.Y., mainstay.
The National Potato Council’s recent Potato Expo 2025 drew more than 2,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors, making it the second-biggest potato event in the expo’s 17-year history.
Fruit Logistica 2025 brought together fresh produce industry professionals from around the globe to the Berlin Messe, where over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries featured the latest innovations in fresh produce.
Retailers share winning strategies for capitalizing on Big Game excitement.
Fresh Solutions Network says potatoes offer colorful solutions for this food trend.
A research team at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is using smart sprayers for herbicide applications in tomatoes planted with plastic mulch.
California Giant Berry Farms says its Giant Blueberries are available in good volume from March through August, with peak availability in April and May.
From IFPA to the CEA Alliance to the NPC, the fresh produce industry is eager to collaborate with Brooke Rollins.
In this podcast episode, Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division for Netafim, highlights innovative ways the company incorporates recycling into its drip irrigation products.
Following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season, the Yuma, Ariz.-based company says it anticipates additional growth in 2025 and continued expansion of the medjool date category.
The company says its 1-Click FSMA 204 reports provide KTEs, CTEs and traceability lot codes needed for compliance.
The private food e-commerce company says has acquired foodservice distributor Bay Cities Produce.
Along with more than 17 years of expertise in public accounting, Scott Grossman has a background in medium-to-large family-owned farming operations and manufacturing.
Those in the packaging industry say sustainable packaging isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but more of a tailored solution based on the type of produce.
The organizations say this effort will continue expanding access to nutritious foods to improve health outcomes.
The most recent LEAF Marque certifications are in addition to ones already obtained in Spain and Portugal, as well as in the Americas, the company says.
The grower collective is offering $5,000 in prizes for its Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest, as well as a free kit to help retailers.
Panelists discuss how domestic and global regulations, innovation and more will play key roles in the evolution of sustainable packaging.
The kiwifruit marketer forecasts strong grower returns as it looks to surpass a long-standing target for global revenue in 2025.
The lighting study seeks to provide actionable insights for growers to improve quality, productivity and sustainability.
The logistics provider says its enhanced consolidation program and end-to-end temperature-controlled transportation services help manage increased demand.
Trust in scientific experts is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture, according to a new study from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
A consortium of private investors, including Southeastern Grocers’ long-standing supply chain partner, C&S, acquired the Southeastern Grocers business from Aldi.
The Hart, Mich.-based asparagus grower-packer-shipper says it will also dedicate its investments in expanding sales programs for other Michigan asparagus growers, as well as its own programs.
Ibotta CEO Bryan Leach discusses how digital innovations are reshaping the way consumers shop for fresh produce and how retailers can leverage these trends to boost sales.
David Kennerley will join the company from PepsiCo Europe, while Todd Foley will continue as interim CFO through the end of the fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle.
Results from a Brick Meets Click monthly survey show continued growth across all online segments, with delivery leading the way.
Fresh apples in storage sit at 92.7 million bushels, which is less than the inventories reported in February 2024 but higher than the five-year average.
The company brought together leaders from its vegetable seeds, crop protection, and digital farming solutions businesses to share how it aims to support growers in delivering quality and consistency, all while helping them to do more with less.
The company has added hot honey flavor to its microwave-ready kits and added garlic and parmesan to its grill or oven-ready kit.