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Led by growth in shipments to Mexico, U.S. fresh potato exports for the year ending in August were up 18%.
In general, the supply outlook for Idaho potatoes is much improved, says Ryan Bybee, sales manager for GPOD of Idaho. “The volume of acreage rebounded considerably from a year ago.”
Healthy Family Project brought together over 100 dietitians to raise money and connect at the Food Nutrition Conference & Expo in Denver.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has announced the attendance of key leadership at the 2023 International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show.
Avocados From Mexico, a top-selling avocado brand in the U.S., is kicking off its national shopper marketing campaign ahead of the 2024 Big Game.
A recent life-cycle assessment report has underlined corrugated packaging industry gains, revealing a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 to 2020.
Washington-based grower-shipper Superfresh Growers has introduced its first apple and pear bags made from post-consumer recycled plastic.
The Packer and PMG invite attendees of IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to join us Oct. 20, as we present this year’s Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year awards.
After years of leadership, Don Gann is leaving the California-based fresh produce and floral advocacy organization positioned for its next chapter with a new president at the helm.
ROME — Few produce shopping experiences beat the bustle of a Saturday morning at the Eternal City’s Mercato Trionfale, the latest destination in The Packer’s Market Crush series.
The National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers is getting a makeover. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association founded in 1989 is now the Produce Distributors Association.
Industry professionals and retailers are invited to stop by Zespri’s booth No. 3293 during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show to “Taste the Obsession.”
Bloom Fresh unveiled its new corporate identity and reaffirmed its commitment to breeding table grapes and cherry varieties in 24 countries at Fruit Attraction Madrid 2023.
This year’s annual Back-to-School campaign by Healthy Family Project saw a record 238 million impressions, as seven partner brands joined forces to make going back to school easier and healthier for families.
Project SEARCH provides education and training to young people with disabilities, helping them gain real-life work experience, while receiving training for employability and independent living, according to the company.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has been recognized by the EPA’s GreenChill Program for reaching superior goal achievement in its refrigerant emissions reduction goal in 2022.
USDA data for the marketing year of September through August show total citrus exports of grapefruit, lemons and limes and oranges and tangerines totaled $751 million.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has announced its agenda for its 10th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum.
The Syracuse, Utah-based company has announced plans to expand operations to the East Coast with a distribution and packing facility in Cincinnati, set to be fully operational beginning early 2024.
See what shoppers prefer when it comes to fruit packaging, culled from Circana data by Fusion, a produce marketing firm.
The Braga Fresh CEO has been selected as the Organic Produce Summit’s annual Grower of the Year award recipient for his dedication to organic farming and California agriculture.
San Antonio-based NatureSweet is warning that ending the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement could add tariffs of more than 20% on the imports of fresh tomatoes into the U.S.
Dysfunction junction is not where ag advocates want the farm bill to be.
For every customer dollar spent via Instacart between Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 on select products from four partner brands, Instacart and the participating brands will collectively donate 1 serving of fruits and vegetables.
The companies say the alliance will allow them to combine the production and logistics experience that Green SuperFood has in Colombia and Cabilfrut’s knowledge in exporting and international markets.
A powerful force in fresh produce, Hunts Point Produce Market is as rich in family history as it is passionate about feeding fresh fruits and vegetables to some 22 million people every year.
The Corona, Calif.-based agribusiness, which partners with farmers in California and Mexico to provide year-round conventional and organic fresh fruit and vegetables, has received Equitable Food Initiative certification.
The holidays have plenty of hustle and bustle for shoppers, so convenience, the right variety and value (more than ever) will be at the top of their lists. Give the gift of ease in picking produce to fill their carts.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has announced its 2023 global giving results to positively impact its surrounding communities.
The FDA has rolled out tools that it says will continue to inform stakeholders about the Food Traceability Rule and help covered entities come into compliance.