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The Everett, Mass.-based company offers a new 2-pound fruit pack with pears, citrus and apples in both conventional and organic for families.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse vegetable producer says it will conduct trials with Sollum’s far-red lighting on its mini cucumbers.
Strawberries and Valentine’s Day go together, and Southern California strawberry grower-shippers say there should be plenty of the heart-shaped fruit on hand for the most romantic day of the year.
The Los Angeles-based agtech company says it will use the latest capital to accelerate expansion to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, as well as advance the development of technology and services.
One of the largest growers, shippers and packers of cherries, pears and apples recently marked the milestone with celebrations and a look back at the company’s history.
Despite inflationary increases and short-term price fluctuations, the real cost of groceries in the U.S. as a share of household income has remained consistent, and relatively flat, over the last two decades.
Bloom Fresh International Ltd., responsible for table grape varieties such as Cotton Candy and Sweet Globe, will license its protected plant varieties to Chinese growers.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the investigation into a listeria outbreak traced to stone fruit is now closed.
The Atlanta-based compostable packaging supplier says its new e-commerce store enables restaurant owners, caterers and eco-conscious consumers to quickly find and purchase compostable foodservice packaging products.
Foodservice business in the area has been making gains over the past couple of years, but it’s not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.
Irvine, Calif.-based Agtools is heading to the Feb. 7-9 Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, Germany to share insights on avocados.
The commission’s new marketing highlights the nutritional benefits of eating potatoes.
Young professionals will participate in the association’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and will get firsthand experience with legislative and regulatory issues important to the apple industry.
In its latest bulletin, Stemilt said data shows sales only slightly increased in the last month of 2023.
Jeff Burt, president and chief operating officer of Caruso USA, highlighted Caruso Foods’ commitment to industry demands, emphasizing quality and innovation in a recent interview with The Packer.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa is set to compete against world champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut during the second annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship on World Pistachio Day.
Saga Robotics’ solutions use UV-C light to eradicate powdery mildew in strawberry fields and vineyards. The company said it plans to expand in the U.S. to deploy its solutions in vineyards thanks to its latest funding.
The resource is designed to streamline training planning, identifying needs to help companies make informed decisions and elevate a team’s capabilities.
The family-operated specialty says the report highlights its continued support of regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices.
The Leamington, Ontario-based company received “Best in Class” honors and an Award of Distinction for its packaging design at this year’s PAC Global Awards competition.
Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and California Almonds have teamed up to share the health benefits of incorporating almonds into a recovery day diet, especially on the day after the Super Bowl.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower’s marketing team won for its lettuce, tomato, cucumber and berry packaging.
The fresh potato grower and packager says it will offer its Crawfish B-Red potatoes, Crawfish Medley Pack and Crawfish Gold Pack to retailers, along with additional sales support.
As a minority investor, the Oregon-based blueberry breeder and nursery will offer support and expertise to the Neatherlands-based mechanical harvesting solutions provider FineField.
The company said the addition of industry veteran Jeff Oberman will help expand service offerings and streamline processes.
With CFO Gary Millerchip departing for his new role as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Costco Wholesale Corp., Todd Foley will fill the position until a successor is named.
Natural Delights says it is offering 2- and 5-pound window boxes. High demand is expected, as medjool date sales surged during last Ramadan.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for eight counties as a series of winter storms began impacting much of the state with high winds, damaging rain and heavy snowfall.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bako Sweet touts the health benefits of sweetpotatoes during National Sweet Potato Month and National Heart Month.
A nonprofit in British Columbia has recognized Village Farms Fresh and its sister company, Pure Sunfarms, for efforts to promote diversity and strong company culture.