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Congress is allocating an additional $500,000 in federal funding on top of $1 million granted last year to expand the program into California.

The company plans for a free event to celebrate all things banana on April 17 in Florida, and it invites fans to share bright and yellow memories through social media posts.

In the U.S. Apple Association’s latest report, fresh and processing apple numbers remain higher than last year and the five-year average for holdings.

The retailer has partnered with four other grocers to invest $125 million in start-ups and scale-ups over five years with the aim to transform grocery retail and address sustainability challenges.

FMI exec Andy Harig highlights the March Consumer Price Index, showing no increase in food-at-home prices. Yet, challenges like volatile energy costs persist, affecting grocery prices, he says.

Red and yellow dragon fruit and rambutan are among fruit and vegetable supplier’s new offerings.

The Foundation for Fresh Produce announces the guest list for its Consumer Connection Conference in Phoenix, featuring retail dietitians, foodservice experts and influencers.

Distributors in Florida and North Carolina have recently been awarded Department of Defense contracts to supply fresh produce.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agency has finalized updates, including expanded fruit and vegetable benefits, to foods prescribed to participants in the Women, Infants and Children program.

The first of T&G Global’s premium new season Envy branded apples have departed Aotearoa New Zealand, bound for China.

The story of Vidalia onions comes to national television in a two-part special airing April 12 and April 19.

The USDA is seeking nominees for 10 grower members and 10 alternate members for the Citrus Administrative Committee.

The USDA is seeking public input on modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee.

With over 100 attendees focused on trade issues, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas concluded its Spring Policy Summit in late March.

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, produce companies and retailers are preparing promotions to boost sales of fresh fixings for guacamole, tacos, burritos and other Mexican food favorites. 

Prior to joining the foodservice distributor, Kevin Vogt served as the managing director at the Swanson Family of Cos.

The program offers enhanced benefits, including double points earning, automatic cash off and personalized deals for Albertsons Cos.' 38 million loyalty members across its stores.

The Canadian greenhouse grower said promotional strategies around its new Sweet S’naps peppers include high-graphic displays, shipping cartons and packaging to reinforce snackability.

Holding the No. 99 position, the full-line grocery store in Northern California's latest recognition marked its 18th year on the list.

Rawls Neville has worked with G&R Farms since 2015 in a storage and packing relationship through his previous businesses.

This summer, Mission Produce says it will be sourcing avocados from California, Mexico and vertically integrated farms in Peru — and mangoes primarily from Mexico, with supplemental volume from Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Apeel says it has significantly reduced food waste and its associated environmental impacts with its plant-based technology that creates a natural protective shield around produce.

The marketer doesn’t anticipate any gaps in its California cherry supply this season, says Chris Kurylo, vice president of strategic business development.

Available in a 40-pound carton or 2-pound bag, the Los Angeles-based grower-packer-shipper says the California flat sweet onions cater to both retail and foodservice customers.

More normal harvest timing for California cherries is setting the stage for a successful season, California cherry shippers say.

Expanding per capita consumption, increasing imports and moderate retail growth in sales point to a strong category, data and industry leaders indicate.

Verdant Technologies is partnering with Sobeys Inc. on an innovation to eliminate ice from the Canadian grocer's broccoli supply chain.

Massachusetts-based brand Morning Kiss Organic said it expects good supplies for the season, which runs through June.

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer's Feeding School Kids raised over $1.5 million, with customer support, to help local public school districts combat hunger.

The company says it expects strong imports of Autumncrisp and Ruby Rush grapes for the season that will begin in mid-May.

The companies say Acadian Plant Health customers can expect better access to products, including its organic product line, as well as agronomists and more.

Square Roots says it is exploring techniques to operate indoor farms in the dark, with the goal of lower production costs and environmental impact while maintaining year-round fresh food production.

From recycling to pollination education to planting trees, this Earth Month H-E-B says it will continue to support environmental stewardship initiatives across its business and in communities throughout Texas. 

The Organic Trade Association released the results of its consumer survey, which shows the value consumers place on the USDA Organic seal.

The kiwifruit marketer has planned marketing around the season's first shipments of New Zealand kiwifruit, set to hit stores mid-May.

Citing “significant and lasting challenges in the retail environment,” 99 Cents Only Stores LLC will close all 371 of its stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas.

The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business has recognized Greg McNiff as the 2024 Food Industry Executive of the Year.

Axiom Cloud recently closed on funding intended to accelerate the deployment of its artificial intelligence-powered module that detects refrigerant leaks without requiring any new onsite hardware or sensors. 

The Chilean Citrus Committee estimates that global citrus exports from Chile will reach 383,000 tons this season, a 4% decline from 2023.

In his season forecast, Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist and president of World Weather, shared with USApple members how he sees a relatively favorable growing season.

Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell talks about barriers growers face to implementing technology and the importance of data in agriculture's future in this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode.

The award will be presented to BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. President and CEO Murray Driediger at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show’s awards brunch on April 25.

To learn top tips for merchandising and displays that drive Cinco de Mayo avocado sales, The Packer turned to the experts at the California Avocado Commission.

Jordan James will fill the role held by Bruce Cox, who retired after 20 years with the company.

The vegetable seed breeder says it added marketing and project management to its combined North and Central American operations.

Nomination applications are due by May 1, 2024, for three seats with terms expiring in 2027 and one seat with a term expiring in 2025.

How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? In-store displays and signage can help make meaningful connections.

Mark Currie, former chief operating officer of Elevation Foods, will succeed the retiring Joe Caldwell and run Giorgi Mushroom, Giorgio Fresh and Giorgio Foods.

Proposals are being accepted through July 2 for projects that will help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners adopt and expand conservation strategies to enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis. 

The foundation will fund 11 projects that tackle issues such as biodiversity, social issues, climate and more.