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The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance said they will sign the agreement on March 11.
For every orange bag purchased by customers over the next three weeks, five meals will be donated to local food banks, the company says.
Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising Dennis Payne takes The Packer on a tour of a new concept store in South Florida.
A nationwide survey of beekeepers has revealed catastrophic honeybee colony losses across the U.S., with commercial operations reporting an average loss of 62% between June 2024 and February 2025.
The Alliance for Food and Farming’s residue calculator helps demystify pesticide concerns by providing science-backed data to reassure consumers about the safety of fresh produce.
With a diverse portfolio, Wonderful Citrus offers more than 10 varieties including mandarins, seedless lemons, lemons, navels, valencias, cara caras, grapefruit, limes, key limes and minneolas.
The move follows an internal investigation into personal conduct, the company says. Ronald Sargent has been appointed board chairman and interim CEO.
Harvest already is underway for some growers, and others are expected to start clipping onions by mid-March.
The Canadian-based importer and marketer of fair trade bananas is on a mission to ensure farmers are paid fairly.
Hawaiian-themed events and food will be among the highlights of the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure, set for March 6-8, with the theme of “Produce Means Family.”
Groundbreaking on the production site is expected this year, with the first phase of the project representing a $450 million investment.
The system can be controlled on-site from touch screens at the front of the room or a centralized PC with optional remote access via smartphones.
During March and April, donations will be made for every purchase of select products.
Ted Tschirky, a third-generation processing potato grower, served on the Washington State Potato Commission before joining NPC in a leadership role.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based grower will debut the tomato medley, which will feature sweet to savory flavors, at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Exposure show.
Publix donates food from stores’ deli, grocery, meat and produce departments that is no longer salable but safe for consumption to Feeding America partner food banks and other nonprofit organizations.
The grower, marketer and developer of apples, pears and cherries is offering new POS materials to support colorectal cancer awareness efforts at retail.
The e-transit refrigerated van will help an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit that collects food donations from two Whole Foods Market stores to support families in need.
Southern Exposure attendees can discover the company’s new specialty line, which includes shiitake, maitake, lion’s mane, oyster and king trumpet mushrooms.
HarvestHold Fresh uses a humidity-activated delivery system to gradually release 1-methylcyclopropene that slows the aging process while preserving the natural ripening rhythm of produce, says Verdant Technologies.
Sollum Technologies and Leaficient say the system makes real-time adjustments based on plant growth and productivity.
The company says its G2 line features lighter-weight equipment and a range of sizes to better suit various operations.
Rollins’ confirmation was expected, as the Senate maintains its quick pace of confirming President Trump’s key cabinet positions.
The annual global fruit and vegetable trade show in Berlin featured an array of out-of-this-world fresh produce, including some exciting offerings in grapes and berries.
These customized levies, expected to be finalized by April, are designed to rebalance trade relationships and target unfair practices, including subsidies, regulations, and exchange rate manipulation.
Granny smith apples and d’anjou pears offer retailers some green produce to add to holiday-themed promotions and displays, says Stemilt Growers.
The packaging solution is designed to ensure all take-home products are recyclable through most curbside programs.
The company says the certified compostable Sinclair-T55 is designed to meet the demands of automatic, high-speed application in packinghouses.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture added more of the Mission Viejo area to the state’s huanglongbing quarantine.
Innovation was everywhere at Fruit Logistica 2025, including the latest solutions for grower-packer-shippers from BeeHero, Apeel and Clarifresh.