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The report reveals that 37% of U.S. consumers purchased asparagus in the past 12 months, an 11% increase from the prior year.
The assessment describes potential pests associated with the commodity, the agency says.
Bloom Fresh’s Building Value Through Grape Varieties survey shows consumer interest for new table-grape varieties and eating experiences.
More than 80% of consumers perceive that food prices have increased a little or a lot over the past 12 months, according to a new study from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand and Analysis.
California Giant Berry Farms is partnering with the California Avocado Commission and the California Walnut Commission for separate giveaways and more touting summer snacking duos that are full of flavor and nutrition.
Younger consumers love to eat watermelons, are highly aware of their health benefits and are open to new ways to eat the fruit, according to the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s latest consumer research study.
The company also won recognition at the International Taste Institute’s Superior Taste Awards in Belgium for its tomatoes and berries.
The company took home recognition for its Hiiros tomatoes, Sweet S’NAPS, bell peppers and cucumbers.
To commemorate World Food Safety Day, the Institute of Food Technologists highlighted resources on topics ranging from the Food and Drug Administration’s FSMA 204 to detailed guides on traceability plans.
The company will offer several different sizes of its mandarins, navels and lemons to meet customer demand.
The company was recognized for its peppers at the annual competition in Leamington.
The Albertsons Cos. banner says it decreased food waste and increased donations in three months after using Divert’s solutions to streamline its operations.
Taylor Farms was recognized as the winner of the 2024 Mindful Awards’ Overall Food Product of the Year award for its Mini Chopped Salad Kits.
Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers expects to deliver both a strong season of Northwest blueberries, starting with fruit from Norris Farms in southwestern Oregon.
Found on packaging for kiwifruit, bell peppers and citrus, the social impact program’s reach now spans to retailers including Southeastern Grocers/Winn-Dixie, Sam’s Club, Walmart and more.
As brunch experiences a revival in cities across the U.S., Side Delights says it is responding with cost-effective, healthy potato products and recipes.
Ignacio Marroquin will support the company in new opportunities for sales growth and in implementing Giro Pack’s sustainability initiatives.
California’s Westside melon deal should get underway by early July, as usual, and growers expect to provide their customers with ample supplies of tasty melons this summer.
“Crop load is generally very average, which means fruit size will be ideal with promotable volumes,” said Tyler Johnson, sales manager for the Selah, Wash.-based company.
As an anchor tenant at the Detroit Produce Terminal, Riggio Distribution Co. services customers in the foodservice and retail industry.
Washington Fruit Growers expects to pack a larger volume of cherries compared with a year ago, says Dan Davis, director of business development.
Kurt Wrase, principal professional services consultant for Produce Pro Software, offers some best practices to help growers, packers and shippers get ready for FSMA 204.
This is the first find of egg masses of this invasive pest that is a known threat to grapevines.
The National Watermelon Promotion Board has kicked off its 16th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest, inviting retail chains, indies and commissaries to compete for over $10,000 in cash and prizes.
Some Florida spring produce items are getting off to a slower start than usual, but grower-shippers expect volume to pick up quickly and say quality should be top notch.
Customers and consumers alike are demanding suppliers to grow, pack and ship sustainably, and for many of the state’s producers, sustainability is nothing new.
The global fresh produce provider is hosting Dole Fruit and Veg Tournament Brackets, a competition between produce-rich recipes inspired by the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.
The eighth annual Viva Fresh Open, presented by BEBO Distributing Inc. and H-E-B, is set to tee off March 30 during the Viva Fresh Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, March 30-April 1.
Lee E. Cole, a former president and CEO, is returning to lead the company effective immediately. He succeeds Brian W. Kocher, who has stepped down from the role.
Mucci Farms has announced the passing of Dan Branson, senior director of business and product development for the Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower.