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Former FreshDirect CEO and co-founder David McInerney joins the specialty foods distributor as its new president. TJ Murphy will continue as CEO, focusing on future initiatives with McInerney.
CPMA’s Board of Directors represent organizations active within the produce industry in Canada.
Known for Sugar Kiss, Honey Kiss and Summer Kiss, the specialty melon brand will be available through Legend Produce.
The companies hope their partnership and a high-tech twist on sterile insect technique strategies will pave the way for the future for berry growers.
The Yakima, Wash.-based company suggests retailers start early and make shifts to attract different consumer age groups.
The company calls the decision a substantiation of its claims of ethical, lawful strawberry breeding.
Gourma partnered with lighting company Sollum Technologies for added flexibility in greenhouse production.
Company says small, sweet mangoes from Mexico are excellent for snacking customers.
The brand’s KiwiBrothers characters will have a prominent role in helping lift retails sales, along with new packaging and displays.
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement presented how its coalition of growers are being proactive about product safety through self-imposed practices.
Three collaborators say they are uniting specialties in germplasm, AI and growing capabilities for the new breeding program.
The next VINE Connect Field Day will highlight aerial drone technology, autonomous equipment, smart irrigation systems and more.
The longtime citrus and stone fruit buyer was known for his passion for the industry, mentorship and kindness.
The nonprofit has spearheaded and supported efforts to improve labor practices across the fresh produce industry, including $25 million in worker bonuses.
Rose Vejvoda joins the Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards and will work on regenerative agriculture initiatives.
CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming will break ground on The Soil Center later this spring, using biochar and other strategies to build sustainable amendments.
The organization said Scott Marboe whose leadership and mentorship helped shape the Northwest tree fruit industry, will be remembered for uplifting and inspiring those around him.
The produce company says Oxifilm will reduce plastic waste and enhance sustainability in fresh fruit operations.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Rebeckah Adcock discusses tariff impacts and future opportunities for negotiations.
A new report shows how fourth-quarter holidays fueled bagged avocado sales as Halloween surpassed Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo unit sales growth.
The Banana Association of North America warns that 10% reciprocal tariffs could raise banana costs exponentially at supermarkets.
The Nogales, Ariz.-based company manages a network across Mexico that includes over 900 acres of open-field production, 1,400 acres of indoor production and packing facilities.
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, shares what consumers might see in the fresh produce department.
As the spring season gets underway, grower-shippers are ramping up production of their bestselling fruits and vegetables.
The greenhouse grower also announced it will launch new snack packs at the upcoming CPMA show Montreal.
With rapidly increasing production in early April, strong supplies are projected to support Easter and Mother’s Day ads, as well as promotions from April through June.
Momentum built up by Easter promotions may well carry through to the next festive strawberry occasion, Mother’s Day.
Opportunities to showcase watermelons are growing as consumer preferences and food trends are evolving — and it is available to help foodservice operators and retailers that feature the versatile melons.
Companies share how they are gearing up to meet demand.
With tariff negotiations ongoing as the produce industry prepares to convene, the current trade war remains a cause for concern, says the Canadian Produce Marketing Association president.