In this podcast episode, Advanced Agriscience's Collin Juurakko shares interesting discoveries he's made about how frost crystals form and how that lead to a potential solution for tree-fruit growers across the globe.
Miami-based banana supplier Kapi Kapi Growers is showcasing its new Kapi Baby Oro Pineapples at this year’s International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif.
Among its priorities, the bill proposes creating a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Research and Development Program within the USDA to support specialty crop mechanization and automation projects.
Los Angeles-based Giumarra Companies will host the “Giumarra Golf Club” as part of the company’s broad participation at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif.
Through the partnership, students receive a coupon for fresh produce, redeemable at local Dollar General stores that now offer fresh fruit and vegetables.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas will honor the Omega Produce founder for her contributions to the association and industry during her lifetime.
The Chelan, Wash.-based fruit marketing company’s report contains 50 pages explaining what goes into growing, harvesting and packing the varieties under the Joyfully Grown brand.
The company is highlighting progress in reducing its carbon footprint and curbing food waste, as well as including regenerative agriculture and farming practices.
The early numbers speak to a larger potato crop in Idaho for the 2023-24 season, and that means more affordable potatoes and greater promotion opportunities for retailers.
The fifth Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class recently had a chance to visit Hionis Greenhouses and the Clifford E. and Melda C. Snyder Research and Extension Farm at Rutgers University.
Giorgio Fresh Co. will share the latest addition to its stuffed-mushroom line at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
The USDA's sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring their principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
The USDA says the company satisfied a reparation order in the amount of nearly $28,000, issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions.
Bosch Growers, based in the Netherlands, is partnering with Ever Tru Farms to distribute premium strawberries, which will carry the Ever Tru Farms label.
Conscious Greens will display its leafy greens developed with CRISPR technology at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
The three product lines come fully prepared to cook in 30 minutes or less, with prominent labeling that calls out the preferred cooking method, according to Calavo.
The bill would improve the National Organic Program by establishing a process by which the USDA solicits input every five years from organic stakeholders regarding changes to organic standards, IFPA says.
The results spotlight the many challenges that demonstrate an urgent need to improve predictability for a more efficient, resilient and sustainable produce supply chain, according to ProducePay.
Procurant says it has implemented the Procurant One technology platform for perishables purchasing, produce inspections and source-to-pay order management at Schnucks Markets Inc.
GrubMarket says its booth will allow attendees to explore fresh and tech-driven offerings, as its subsidiaries will display its unique contributions to the evolving global fresh produce ecosystem.
Tomra Food is launching two new sorting and grading solutions at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show in California.
Climate Robotics, Cultiva and Privision have been selected to pitch their innovations to produce leaders for a chance to win at least $250,000 in funding during the sixth annual AgSharks Competition in November.
The fair-trade certifier has increased its Fairtrade Minimum Price across 16 banana-growing countries. These price updates were informed by stakeholder consultation and a cost of production study.
NatureSweet says all its branded tomatoes — including Cherubs, Glorys, Constellation, Comets, Twilights and D’Vines — meet rigorous safety, environmental protection and sustainable livelihood standards.
Amado, Ariz.-based Wholesum will be showing off its Earth-Friendly Organic Tomatoes on the Vine at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
"We’re seeing robust crops across all our orchards, including those on both coasts and the Midwest," Don Roper, vice president at Honeybear Brands, said in a news release.
With integration, MyProduce Professional synchronizes and updates RSM in real time, providing a seamless software experience from field to warehouse dock, to sales and into back-end accounting, according to a release.
The company says the campaign will communicate the key differentiators that it offers to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers throughout North America as a preferred supplier of avocados and mangoes.
Along with bright green skin and a quirky personality, Bob for Apples from New York is the anchor for NYAA News, a virtual news station for apple lovers everywhere.
Network and knock down pins with fellow produce industry members Oct. 20 at the 2023 Mango Industry Reception during the Global Produce & Floral Show at Splitsville Downtown Disney.
With an eye on the healthy snacking trend, greenhouse grower Pure Flavor has introduced two new products — Tiki Tomatoes and Oronai Sweet Charentais Melons.
Thermal, Calif.-based North Shore Living is promoting its new Counter Culture product at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
Based on the most recent field projections, executives with Traverse City, Mich.-based North Bay Produce anticipate the peak of Chilean arrivals to be in early-mid January.
San Diego-based Organics Unlimited believes that consumers are willing to pay a fair price for bananas that are ethically sourced and organically grown, says Daniella Velazquez de Leon, manager.
The salad kits feature the brand’s premium crafted lettuce blends and carefully selected toppings that create four SKUs of vibrant flavors and textures, according to a news release.
The California-based fresh citrus cooperative is kicking off its new sales strategy and streaming commercial at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show.
St. Paul, Minn.-based Co-op Partners Warehouse may specialize in selling fresh fruits and vegetables, but customers will soon find out that ordering from them is a piece of cake.
“For us, it was a perfect, unicorn type of an event — you just don't get these kinds of opportunities very often, if ever,” Frutura’s CEO David Krause tells The Packer in a Q&A about what these acquisitions mean.
Sizzling Sautés Mushrooms Kits are 12 ounces of Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms, high in vitamin D, with a 1.5-ounce sauce packet, the company said on the IFPA show website.
“We can’t wait to share with retailers the strategic growth that has come to light with this year’s crop of apples and pears, and Stemilt specifically,” said Stemilt’s Brianna Shales.