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When it comes to moving the needle on fresh produce consumption through foodservice, personalization and convenience are key, as is a healthy dose of wow factor.
Traverse City, Mich.-based North Bay Produce has announced it has returned $8.35 million in dividends to its member growers this year.
After 11 years of exploring destinations in the U.S., the Big Idaho Potato Truck is making its way through Canada.
Growers of Rave apples are readying for the upcoming season and encouraging retailers to do the same to take advantage of the apple’s flavors and campaign to aid students heading back to class.
The Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based company has combined two quintessential summertime treats — guacamole and margaritas — to celebrate July’s National Tequila and National Avocado Days.
The Arizona-based grower-shipper has published its annual report showcasing the company’s milestones in organic integrity, fair trade impact, responsible agriculture and U.N. sustainability goals.
The Vidalia Onion Committee is partnering with Certified Angus Beef for a social media content series intended to help at-home chefs with recipes and grilling inspiration.
The Texas-based controlled environment agriculture grower says it has restructured its sales team, bringing on new leaders and promoting internally so that it’s positioned for “exponential growth.”
Flexing its branded produce power, Driscoll’s has secured a spot among the top 10 retail grocery brands based on data from Circana Integrated Fresh Market Advantage, Food, for the 52 weeks ending May 21, 2023.
Enter for your chance to win a Stanley tumbler, Bluetooth speaker, and portable fan/mister in The Packer and Produce Market Guide’s summer giveaway this July!
At the storied Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, N.Y., space is at a premium, which is why longtime tenant E. Armata — a fourth-generation, family-operated produce wholesaler — is celebrating its recent expansion.
Summertime means citrus for the Fowler, Calif.-based Bee Sweet Citrus. The company has star ruby grapefruit, royal red oranges and several other citrus varieties available for customers.
This spring and summer, California-based restaurant chains Flame Broiler Inc. and Del Taco showcased the use of fresh California avocados in limited-time offers from early May through mid-July.
The peach and vegetable grower-shipper has named Taylor Livingston as director or fresh packing operations and Jessica Williams as sales manager.
The provider of wellness-focused data and analytics for the CPG industry has appointed Jay Margolis as its new chief executive officer.
The acquisition marks a global expansion into table grapes and berries of AgroFresh’s food waste reduction and freshness solutions, the company says.
In the event of a recession, consumers say they would cut back most on steak, pork and dining out, a survey reports.
The Organic Produce Summit was held July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif. by the Organic Produce Network and featured keynotes, educational sessions and a sold out trade show exhibition.
For the ninth consecutive year, Chiquita is participating in the London bus campaign to bring back its iconic yellow banana buses to London this summer.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), has announced that a plant variety right infringement case in Yunnan, China has concluded in IFG’s favor.
After declining below growth neutral in March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index for July expanded above the threshold for a fourth straight month.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bako Sweet has announced a collaboration with DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight.
Grown in Hatch, New Mexico, the smoky, versatile peppers are now available from fresh produce wholesaler, Frieda’s.
Industry veteran Larry Brown has joined the FreshEdge family of companies as chief strategy officer.
Sun World is launching a new red grape brand named Ruby Rush and reports growers from the U.S., Italy, Spain and Israel are harvesting the new variety this July.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Fresh Florida Products Inc. Tampa, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Manual Michel is joining the Colombia Avocado Board, bringing legal expertise and produce leadership track record from his tenure at the National Mango Board.
William Hogan is bringing over 20 years of experience in financial management and private equity to lead the greenhouse grower’s accelerated growth and expansion.
Foodservice-focused produce company Markon Cooperative is launching a pre-cut, washed and ready-to-use salad mix called Harvest Crisp Blend.
The second half of summer seems promising for Ohio produce growers and distributors as nearly all the state’s seasonal fruits and vegetables come into production.