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The event highlighted collaborative efforts to change behavior among children and families through fresh produce and nutrition education.
Former Fresh Direct CEO David Lawrence will succeed Davenport in the role, who retires after more than 30 years with the company.
Retail ads for potatoes trailed only apples for conventional produce the week of Nov. 29, says the USDA National Retail Report.
From the moment shoppers enter the 87,500-square-foot Astor Place Wegmans — the Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer’s newest store — the fresh produce storytelling begins.
While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much different today, the sixth-generation company continues to spread Christmas cheer year-round.
Sustainable chef Cathy Katin-Grazzini shares insights into how the produce industry can help bolster consumers’ sustainability efforts.
Construction is ongoing for a two-story, 5,000-square-foot drivers’ lounge and cafeteria for drivers and employees at the company’s Pennsylvania location.
U.S. imports of greenhouse-grown organic bell peppers from November 2023 to October 2024 were up 52% from the same period the previous year.
Matt Marchand will provide insights and recommendations to help shape public policies at all levels of government to support farmers.
Reuters reports that the union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.
Heart Health Month and National Sweet Potato Month present an opportunity to drive consumer engagement and sales with heart-smart choices like sweetpotatoes, the brand says.
The company, once one of the largest citrus producers in Florida, said about 3,460 acres of citrus will be managed by a third party through 2026.
The USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service noted that red seedless grapes, gala apples, avocados and navel oranges all saw a significant price increase.
Mission Produce’s latest AvoIntel report offers insights on what’s driving category growth.
The union and employers face a Jan. 15 deadline to avoid a second strike.
Upstream Biotechnology will partner with Bene Seeds to create heirloom tomatoes with excellent shelf life and disease resistance.
Eight member seats are open for terms that will begin in 2026.
Donations from the annual fundraiser were generated through combined customer and corporate contributions and went to regional food banks and pantries.
GreenLeaf produce will be available to Chefs’ Warehouse clients in more areas of the state.
The Los Angeles-based agtech company says the appointments come at a pivotal year as it continues to digitize the fresh produce sector.
Big Y Foods has recognized for outstanding support of the mango industry, driving increased consumer demand.
Researchers used a dietary intake survey from January 2005 to March 2020 and learned that about 40% of all adults consumed below 25% of the recommended fruits.
Grocery brand mascots — including icons from past Super Bowl commercials — unite to show how Instacart takes care of groceries so people can savor family time.
A standardized naming convention associates each new proprietary blueberry, raspberry and blackberry variety with a gemstone, the company says.
The distributor says its new name, Grown Up Fresh Produce Co., better aligns with its position as a vertically integrated partner for growers and customers.
Along with its baby carrots from California, the company will feature additional carrot products for foodservice and retail.
The importer and exporter of fresh fruit says it will highlight its sourcing capabilities and expertise in citrus, apples, grapes and cherries.
The organization responded to news reports of unease among farm employees and said it has not heard of widespread workforce disruption.
Felix Instruments says its new device offers a non-destructive way to test for Brix, pH and titratable acidity.
The screenings and additional events will be held throughout American Heart Month to support customers’ wellness journeys.