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The company said the new packaging, introduced to mark the start of the California citrus season, highlights its growing practices.

Lisa Rosenberg joins the Orlando, Fla.-based garlic company to capitalize on consumers’ increasing interest in fresh, convenient flavors.

As the Coachella Valley, Calif., season begins, Ocean Mist is eyeing strong volumes to meet customer demand through the holiday season and into the new year.

The Arlington, Va.-based company says its CSR strategy includes working to provide solutions to environmental and social issues that matter most to its team members, communities and other valued stakeholders.

Martin C. Ruebelt, chief scientific officer for the San Antonio-based greenhouse grower, has more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry.

Meet Kelsey Van Lissum of Oppy, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Meet Aaron Sumption of Local Bounti, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Meet Brody Slacer of Flashfood, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Meet Tal Shoshan of FiveStar Gourmet Foods, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Who doesn’t love a best of (insert year) list? Learn about some of the year’s best produce products, promotions, packages, retailer social accounts and merchandising.

New crop Ambrosia Gold apples from CMI Orchards are marked by high flavor, vibrant color and a superb eating experience, the company reports.

Have A Plant programs for National Fruits and Veggies Month included messaging that encouraged eating more fruits and vegetables at family meals.

Meet Mark Sambrailo of Sambrailo Packaging, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Industry experts, manufacturers, retailers and others from throughout the world will gather Dec. 5-7 for this year’s event in New York City.

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.

The Chilean Cherry Committee, representing more than 85% of the volume of global Chilean cherry exports, has lowered its estimate of the 2023-24 crop and projected exports.

Meet Sharese Roper of the International Fresh Produce Association, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

The Organic Center and Organic Voices are hosting the 2024 Organic Gala at Natural Products Expo West on March 13 in Anaheim, Calif.

Atlanta-based e-commerce gifting brand Edible is undergoing a brand revitalization ahead of the company's 25th anniversary.

Meet Karen Reed of Kwik Lok Corp., one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has published a final rule to update the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard’s List of Bioengineered Foods.

Meet Kieran Ficken McNeice of Measure to Improve, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Meet Jen Sanchez of Sun World International, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

In the category of “manufacturer, greenhouse fruit and vegetable company,” Pure Flavor has won the Gold Plate Award for its “Together” campaign that supported FMI’s National Family Meals Month this past September.

Meet Morgan McCormick of Tater Traders LLC, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will host its 119th Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo at the Three Rivers Convention Center and Toyota Center in Kennewick on Dec. 4-6.

Ganaz has developed a new web platform to improve efficiency and transparency in the recruiting of potential H-2A agricultural guest workers.

A product of a farming background, Derin Benson has over a decade of experience in produce sales and marketing.

Meet Jenny Maloney of Bayer Vegetable Seeds, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

BDA/Dorot Farm, a grower group of fresh and sweet carrots is launching its new crop for the upcoming season in the North American region.

The GS1 US Board of Governors has elected four industry leaders from the grocery retail and health care sectors to join the board.

Ridesharing-style technology is helping deliver surplus food from businesses to access points for food-insecure communities — and one program brings donations directly to the doors of those with barriers to food access.

Throughout December, the bulk and fresh-cut produce provider is turning donations to WCBE-FM into an opportunity to provide 3 pounds of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables to those in need.

Food inflation will slow to about 3% in 2024, about half the pace of 2023, according to a new forecast that also provides outlooks for grocery and restaurant food prices.

Meet Price Mabry of Corner Market, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Compton, Calif.-based Berry Fresh is again bringing in Sweet Karoline blackberries from Mexico.

Meet Laura Himes of Walmart, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

The National Mango Board has 18 members, including eight importers, one first handler, two domestic producers, and seven foreign producers.

Meet Bob Harrington of Specialty Produce, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Container xChange has released its second annual "2023 Shipping Industry Trends and Future of Shipping in 2024" report.

The International Fresh Produce Association celebrated Giving Tuesday by reflecting on food donation partnerships with its annual Global Produce and Floral Show.

In a recent call with The Packer, Jeffrey Nagelberg's son, Eric, recounted his father’s wisdom in the produce business and in life, specifically admiring his ability to find the middle ground in produce relationships.  

Meet Oscar Guzman of Progressive Produce, one of the The Packer 25's 2023 honorees.

Fresh produce is the original plant-based food. How can growers, suppliers and retailers make the most of this healthy eating trend?

South Mill Champs, a vertically integrated North American grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and functional mushroom foods, has acquired World Fresh Produce, a global fresh produce sourcing organization.

The global online food delivery market is expected to grow by 60% and reach $1.65 trillion in value by 2027, according to new research.

Equifruit President Jennie Coleman was recently honored with the RBC Momentum Award, during a ceremony celebrating Canada's most accomplished women entrepreneurs.

Warehousing/storage is the most stressful industry in the U.S., according to a new study by Trē House, a marketer of hemp-derived products and other items.

Baldor Specialty Foods’ Kenneth Bower shares insights on specialty produce trends for retail and foodservice customers.

Dole Food Co. is now offering dragon fruit to consumers across the western U.S. and Canada.