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A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say.
Five Italy-based companies have joined Sun World’s network to bring premium table grapes to more consumers worldwide.
The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort.
The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September.
The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry.
The Yuma, Ariz.-based company has expanded its leadership team by promoting Natalia Dentoni to senior brand manager and expanding roles for Shayna Telesmanic, Mauro Santelli and Bridgette Weber.
Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion’s return.
The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers.
The company will also feature hot and fresh samples and an exclusive product tease at its booth.
1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar.
The company is also highlighting availability of its Giant Blueberries, now available in a new label design, selected by California Giant’s consumer audience.
Board representatives include growers, handlers and cooperative handlers to help guide the research and promotion programs as well as flow of product to the market.
The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies’ proposed merger agreement.
Sweetpotato prices have risen slightly, but grower-shippers say not enough to keep up with their expenses.
Produce industry veteran Ray Mason has been tapped for a new business development role to grow the company’s presence in the marketplace.
The reversal allows Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to pursue its claim that the propagation, distribution and sale of Glory trees or cherries infringes the Staccato patent, says Summerland Varieties Corp.
While more time before implementation can help companies ready for the new food safety rules, some worry that businesses will wait until closer to the 30-month extension deadline to prepare.
The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says.
Initiatives featuring clear packaging and social media engagement are part of a rebranding initiative to increase mushroom consumption and attract the next generation.
With tariffs and trade in focus again, a recent AgWeb poll asked farmers if they support President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a negotiating strategy.
The research and promotion program seeks to fill six seats on its 12-member board.
During Farmworker Awareness Week, the workforce development and certification organization is promoting the importance of skilled workers in the agriculture industry.
The company has secured $20.7 million in debtor-in-possession financing to maintain operations throughout its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
The vertical strawberry farmer has acquired Tortuga AgTech’s IP, assets and members of its engineering team in a deal it says will “turbocharge” the output and efficiency of Oishii’s robotic harvesting capabilities.
The Eqrader optical onion grader uses a series of internal and external checks to sort onions at high speed by quality, size, weight, shape and color, the company says.
While contending with weather and the threat of tariffs, growers say the crop is shaping up well.
PwC presented the Irish fruit importer with the ‘Sustainable Project of the Year: Agrifood’ award.
The California Avocado Commission is expanding its marketing program for this year’s harvest, expected to be the state’s largest since 2020.
The Montreal-based Fairtrade banana company also has been recognized as one of The Globe and Mail’s “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” for three consecutive years.
The agency said the extension does not amend the requirements of the final rule but provides additional time to ensure complete coordination.