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The companies have joined with leading Mexican growers to provide 4 million cases of table grapes during May and early June, which is traditionally the lowest volume period of the year.
With Mucci Farms and BrightFarms in its growing portfolio, Cox Farms is one of the largest greenhouse operators in North America, harvesting 360 million pounds of produce annually, the company says.
As blueberry season continues, the grower, shipper and wholesaler says it will offer promotable volumes of organic and conventional berries through July.
San Juan, Texas-based distributor Grande Produce spotlighted the variety during the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase, held March 25-26.
Available April through June 2024, this marks the first “official” U.S. season for the Sweet Sugar Mango after a trial run in 2023.
EmpowerFresh executives featured its cloud-based software for managing fresh produce department operations at the March 25-26 Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
A panel at the West Coast Produce Expo talked about how to attract future college graduates into careers in produce.
The company said it expects to have a good supply of Oceanside Pole tomatoes starting at the end of June, with peak availability from August through October.
The event, held July 10-11 in Monterey, Calif., adds a session to look at the growing interest in fresh produce snacking.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards says the program offers a dynamic in-store merchandising opportunity while allowing retailers to give back to military charities.
A Florida civil trial jury ruled June 10 in favor of 17 plaintiffs seeking compensation from Chiquita Brands for the deaths of relatives killed by a paramilitary group in Colombia.
A panel at the 2024 Sustainable Produce Summit looked at the opportunities and challenges in the Ethical Charter Implementation Program.
Whether it was new products and packaging, enterprise solutions, regional resources or tried and true produce industry supplies, West Coast Produce Expo 2024 had something for everyone.
The company earned the award for its Side Delights Amazables microwavable russet potatoes with sauce.
Stabilizing food prices; supporting sustainability initiatives; and establishing financial protection measures for produce sellers were among the key topics of discussion at CPMA and FVGC’s recent advocacy event.
The association urges retailers to help consumers understand the differences between recalled field cucumbers and greenhouse-grown cucumbers.
Pairwise, a company focusing on genetic-based solutions in food and agriculture, says it has created the first seedless caneberry using CRISPR gene editing.
Sustainable Produce Summit 2024 is a wrap, as are this year’s Best of SPS Marketing Awards. Check out this year’s Best in Packaging, Best in Website, Best in Social Media and Best in B2C Messaging award winners.
Despite water availability challenges in some producing countries, avocado production and trade will continue to grow, according to a new RaboResearch report from Rabobank.
As funding for conservation programs hangs in the balance of dueling farm bill proposals, data shows farmers overwhelmingly believe in their benefits.
The greenhouse industry continues to evolve, and technology, plant health research and food safety are a just a few areas where advancements are progressing rapidly.
In 2023, Peru shipped avocados to the U.S. from May through October. USDA shipment numbers show that the peak supply of Peruvian fruit arrived in July and August.
A.G. Kawamura, former secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talks about where agriculture is headed in the state during this episode of Tip of the Iceberg, during the Sustainable Produce Summit.
Volpe, who died peacefully June 10 at age 100, is recalled for his commitment to the table grape business, his family and charitable giving.
BelleHarvest will be marketing a full Michigan dry veg program, cider, and apple program through the summer and fall, says Nick Teriaca, director of sales and procurement for the Belding, Mich.-based marketer.
A superior cherry crop is expected for The Dalles, Ore.-based Polehn Farms, says Shelly Sylvester, managing partner for distributor L.A. Karma Produce, Los Angeles.
USDA is reporting the Florida all orange forecast at 17.9 million boxes. See what that latest snapshot means to the state’s citrus industry.
Benny “Buck” DeTroy Shuman Jr. died May 31, 2024, at 91. He was the patriarch of Shuman Farms, one of the largest growers of Vidalia onions.
When arrival nears for a new crop of Arkansas tomatoes, consumers can hardly wait. At least that’s the opinion of Gary Margolis, a tomato marketer who owns Hamburg, Ark.-based Gem Tomato & Vegetable Sales.
ThroughPut.AI says the collaboration will enable growers, suppliers, carriers, distributors and retailers to significantly improve the speed, accuracy and efficiency of their supply and cold chain operations.