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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.
Cold weather and some light rain in February have affected early numbers for the crop, but growers expect things to pick up relatively soon.
Avocados From Mexico is spotlighting healthy eating patterns and heart-healthy aspects during National Nutrition Month.
The New York-based controlled environment agriculture and leafy greens grower says its now shipping from its new Macon, Ga.,-based facility.
The company says it is set to acquire the assets of V.H. Azhderian and Co., which has operated in several key locations during its more than 100-year history.
The Sunrise, Fla.-based company says the new website offers an intuitive experience for retail, foodservice and wholesale partners.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency survey monitors seed potato fields for the presence of potato wart and provides data to verify and improve the effectiveness of control measures in place.
The council is also accepting nominations for positions in the 2026-2028 term.
Tom Hughes Sr. established and grew a company that had become one of Canada’s largest potato distributors by the time he retired in the mid-1980s.
Industry insiders say such practices should be seen as an asset to operations, despite some challenges.
The new on-the-vine tomato launched late last year and is already driving strong results in its retail debut, the company says.
China retaliated swiftly on Tuesday with 10% to 15% retaliatory levies impacting $21 billion worth of U.S. agricultural and food products, moving the world’s top two economies a step closer toward an all-out trade war.
Susan Morris will become CEO following the retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1.
Fourth-generation family farm operator Loren Estad and potato pathology research specialist Dean Peterson were recently honored by the organization.
This year $100,000 in scholarships were awarded in recognition of academic excellence and dedication to the agricultural industry,
The workforce development and certification organization said it has responded to market feedback with a new approach to its training and auditing processes.
Nominated for his dedication to the next generation, the president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms was honored during the National Potato Council’s Washington Summit.
The organization says it will add components to the Ethical Charter Implementation Program with the support of the funding.
A recent marketing summit hosted by the council allowed industry members to collaborate, share insights and discuss strategies to drive fresh mushroom demand.
The kiwifruit marketer says the achievement reflects growing global demand with household penetration.