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Randhawa Farms begins the 2023 pepper season with a look back on a decade-long relationship with its Vancouver, British Columbia-based sales and marketing partner. 

Canadian industry associations are calling on members of Parliament to support Bill C-280, which would establish a critical financial protection mechanism — a deemed trust for fresh produce sellers in Canada.

The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand says it will work with partners in Argentina and offer a 2-pound pear bag, with pears also available in full-size cartons or half-cartons.

Now in its third season trialing regenerative agriculture practices, the California-based grower is currently testing a low-tillage farming method designed to increase the carbon content in soil.

The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association supports the adoption of the Local Farms and Food Act, which backers claim will help local growers, in the 2023 farm bill.

Frutura CEO David Krause discusses how an agreement to use Coca Cola's Maid and Simply brands on Dayka & Hackett’s fresh citrus and grapes came to be. Products are set to appear as early as the third quarter of 2023.

Dole Food Co. is asking self-proclaimed non-banana eaters to share their "life-without-bananas" stories, photos and videos.

The accelerator brings companies with ready-to-market solutions. These companies may already be in adjacent markets with the potential to provide the produce industry with climate-smart innovation.

David Whitmore, a longtime employee of and former vice president for Peak of the Market, died April 16 at age 60.

Potatoes USA is seeking to fill 60 open seats, with each board member serving a three-year term.

California-based Side Delights is introducing Spuds, a reduced-cost imperfect potato line packaged in 10-pound bags.

The International Fresh Produce Association initiated its women’s mentoring program on April 17 at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference in Orlando, Fla.

Mango supplies were lighter than usual during the first few months of the year, and prices were higher as a result — but importers say that should change as summer approaches.

The USDA has announced details around its $75 million investment in conservation assistance for producers transitioning to organic production.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on Island Fresh De Puerto Rico Inc., Bayamon, Puerto Rico, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Elite Apple Co. increases Honeybear Brands' current supply of Midwestern regional varieties, giving retailers locally grown Midwest apples in addition to Honeybear Brands' Washington production and imported apples.

The Organic Center and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research are funding over $2 million in projects to strengthen the organic label and support organic farmers.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference in Chicago will bring plenty of advantages to attendees, organizers say.

Per Bank will be the president and CEO of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., a Canadian supermarket chain and distributor headquartered in Brampton, Ontario.

Based in Miami and part of Moxxy’s East Coast team, Eileen Ariza brings over 20 years of accounting, financial and organizational leadership to the position.

Urban produce reclamation and upcycling organization Food Forward is touting a sustainability collaboration with grower, marketer and distributor Oppy aimed at curbing food waste and feeding those in need.

San Antonio, Texas-based NatureSweet has partnered with a nonprofit, Fundación EDUCA México A.C., to help create herb, fruit, and vegetable gardens at schools near six NatureSweet facilities throughout Mexico.

Companies were identified in an independent survey based on a sample of approximately 25,000 U.S. residents who rated companies they know on three trust touchpoints: customer trust, investor trust and employee trust.

CAC is encouraging stakeholders to attend its upcoming 2023 annual meetings that will be held in person at three locations during May.

Toner, who served as vice president of political affairs with the International Fresh Produce Association, joins the team leading the event organized by Produce Business in collaboration with Eastern Produce Council.

The Glennville, Ga.-based grower says the new look enhances brand and product recognition, as well as highlights “the premium essence” of its Vidalia onions.

Retail produce buyers and consumers are becoming more vocal about sustainability in growing and handling California summer fruit, and grower-shippers are making an all-out effort to meet those requests.

Shoppers are willing to try new varieties if given the proper incentive. That can include providing a better understanding about flavor profiles so they can make informed decisions, says Danelle Huber of CMI Orchards.

Nature Fresh Farms is expanding its operations, adding 60,000 square feet to its footprint in Delta, Ohio, with the opening of a new distribution center.

In advance of Earth Day, the Avocado Institute of Mexico and its parent organizations held a virtual press briefing April 17 to discuss its biodiversity efforts.

New this year, Homegrown Organic Farms’ stone fruit program will be fully Regenerative Organic Certified, says Elise Smith, marketing manager for the Porterville, Calif.-based marketer. 

Inteligistics has launched InteliView, a cloud-based, flexible and customizable digital information hub that consolidates data from a variety of sources.

As residents awaited federal disaster assistance for flood recovery, the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California led an effort to provide health care and supplies to a small town.

In celebration of Earth Day, SpartanNash has partnered with Ecodrive to plant 20,000 trees to mitigate global warming and support healthy ecosystems.

The new kits — Roadhouse BBQ, Chophouse Crunch, Hibachi Miso, Everything Caesar and Crunchy Taco — were expected to be on supermarket shelves nationally by mid-April.

California is expected have plenty of good-quality tree fruit, melons and other commodities this summer, though some items might get off to a later start than usual, and early volume on others may be off a bit.

Almost half of most industry members who participated in the LinkedIn poll said they believe retail organic produce sales this year will grow by at least this much.

Welcome to PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series, a quarterly contest among produce managers and merchandisers, showcasing their produce artistry, strategy and know-how. See the winter 2023 contest winners in this webinar.

Strawberries are becoming like semi-precious jewels as yet another produce category that’s gaining sophistication, variety and premiumization.

Grapes from Mexico and California will be arriving a little later than usual this year, as cold weather and lots of rain have delayed growing and harvesting.

The Watsonville, Calif.-based company says growing regions delayed by storms will peak with strong production and promotable volumes through May.

The medjool date grower has focused on consumer education in recent months to amplify its presence in Canadian markets.

One North American CEA grower is measuring its success in 2023 by its ESG and sustainability milestones, along with growth revenue.

The program, using Apple Watch and iPhone, is designed to inspire well-being and rewards customers for staying active and eating healthfully with points redeemable for grocery coupons and discounts.

Jackie Applegate began her journey in 1992 as the only female chemist at a Bayer manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Mo. Since then, she’s held a variety of global roles.

The Los Angeles-based grower-packer-shipper’s potato season is ramping up following weather-related delays for organic and conventional potatoes.

The global cold chain market is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 9%, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets.

Supplies of produce from the Santa Maria region should be fairly steady this spring despite heavy rains earlier this year, says Matt Hiltner, marketing coordinator for Babé Farms, Inc., Santa Maria, Calif.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The theme was collaboration as social media marketers and retail dietitians mingled with suppliers and C-suite executives at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference.

In 2022, U.S. potato exports reached a record $2.1 billion in sales, according to Denver-based Potatoes USA, citing Trade Data Monitor.