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From October 2021 through September 2022, the USDA reported that exports of U.S. fresh potatoes totaled $288.9 million, up 10% from the previous year.

Florida tomato growers were not pleased by the decision of U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reject a petition trade law calling for Tai’s office to protect Florida growers from unfair trade practices.

October online grocery sales were steady but down 3% versus a year ago, according to the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Oct. 28-29, 2022.

The food safety and social responsibility certifier has updated social responsibility standard to meet the International Fresh Produce Association’s Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.

The National Organic Program has updated the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to include paper pots and low acyl gellan gum as acceptable for organic production.

The Kroger Co. has launched a “zero-compromise” holiday shopping guide, which it says can feed 10 people for as little as $5 per person.

Idaho potatoes are in tight supply this year, but that doesn’t mean an end to Idaho potato promotions, said Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international for the Idaho Potato Commission.

In this video at the recent IFPA Show, Well-Pict Berries Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dan Crowley shares the scoop on the fall and winter berry crop, anticipated berry trends and retail education opportunities.

Chuck Sinks is the president of sales and marketing at Sage Fruit, Yakima, Wash.

Square Roots will grow food onsite at United Natural Foods Inc. facilities, shortening the supply chain and giving back days of freshness to UNFI’s retail customers year-round.

With avocados growing year-round in Michoacán and the addition of the state of Jalisco to the import program, Avocados From Mexico and grower-shippers are confident that supplies to U.S. consumers will remain strong.

Chile is a powerhouse supplier of fruit to the U.S. market, and its success over the past 30 years has attracted more competition.

Travel with us as we take the journey of the apple from the orchard to the packing house to the storage facility and then to the restaurant and supermarket.

With the final volumes of the New Zealand kiwifruit crop set to depart over the coming weeks, Zespri is transitioning to fruit from its Northern Hemisphere partners in Italy, France, Greece, Korea and Japan. 

The 2022 IFPA awards series celebrates trailblazers and leaders in the fresh produce and floral industry.

Strong onion markets this fall seem to be setting the tone for a firm storage onion market outlook throughout the winter.

Global fair-trade non-profit has unveiled virtual banana stunt at COP27 to highlight the risks climate change poses on the food system.

Supplies of some winter vegetables, lettuces in particular, could be a tad tight as the holiday approaches, but availability should be good on others, grower-shippers say.

The import division of Philadelphia-based specialty produce wholesaler John Vena Inc. says it expects consistent East Coast arrivals of Wonderful variety pomegranates for its longest-ever import season.

U.S. potato groups are asking the USDA to develop new phytosanitary protocols to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island to U.S. growing areas.

Local Leaf Farms plans to reduce food miles and logistics headaches by opening as many as 20 small-footprint facilities across Canada by 2025.

With a nod to the growing trend of veganism, Dole has introduced 10 vegan holiday recipes that it says prove a holiday feast can be delicious, satisfying and respectful of every dietary need on the guest list.

The Salinas, Calif.-based grower-shipper touted its ongoing pursuit of sustainable innovations to address growing industry issues.

Matt Schwartz is the CEO and co-founder of Afresh, San Francisco, Calif.

Vic Savanello is the regional vice president of produce and floral, SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Produce buyers have shared qualities, traits and communication skills that they look for in partnerships with suppliers.

Chilean table grape production and exports may decline about 7% this year, according to the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service annual report on Chilean deciduous fruit.

The year-over-year pace of inflation slowed to 7.7% in October, a new Consumer Price Index report reveals.

Overall, Florida’s November tomato crop will be smaller than normal because of the hurricane, but the state will remain a significant supplier through December, according to the Maitland-based Florida Tomato Exchange.

Vancouver, B.C-based Oppy expects similar Chilean produce volume compared with last season, but there are volume shifts within categories, said Eric Coty, vice president of South American operations.

We better pay attention to Gen Z if we want our companies to survive and thrive — and the general public to eat more fresh produce.

The Nogales, Ariz.-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has elected new individuals to its board.

Bronx, N.Y.-based distributor Baldor Specialty Foods has signed a lease for a new facility in Lanham, Md.

U.S. fresh fruit exports sagged 7% lower for the latest 12-month period, new USDA numbers reveal.

Led by grapes, berries, citrus and avocados, U.S. fresh fruit imports have surged in the last year, according to fresh USDA statistics.

Will Rehrig is the president of Rehrig Pacific Company in Vernon, Calif.

Colleagues and friends remember Jim Prevor, celebrated entrepreneur, journalist and trailblazer, in the wake of his passing.

Chris Romano is the vice president of produce, floral and gifts at The Fresh Market, Greensboro, N.C.

Goodyear, Ariz.-based organic herb and baby leaf producer Duncan Family Farms is offering retailers merchandising and sales support for its line of 18 fresh, organic herb varieties for the holiday cooking season. 

This episode of the "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast will deepen your knowledge of what controlled environment agriculture companies can be like and what you're seeing at major retailers more and more.

Mollie Van Lieu is the vice president of nutrition and health at International Fresh Produce Association.

The CEO of Puerto Rico-based Caribbean Produce Exchange has more than 22 years of experience in the food industry.

Marliese Myers was formerly the marketing director at Lakeside Organic Gardens. She has since taken a role as customer marketing director at Farm Journal, crops division.

In this video at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Mastronardi Produce Brand Manager Kira Pocedic shares the story behind the Wild Wonders merchandising program for retailers.

We caught up with Tom Stenzel at IFPA's big show to talk about indoor ag.

This is a five-year offtake agreement for Local Bounti's leafy greens production.

Hunts Point Produce Market stands to benefit from New York City Eric Adams' food-focused health initiatives as well as promising money-backed progression toward a much-needed market overhaul.

Allison Moore is the executive vice president at Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in Nogales, Ariz.

Envy apples says it will kick off the 2022 holiday season with momentum, thanks to a marketing campaign designed to drive consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions. 

The founder of Horifruit South America, who was known for his work expanding North American blueberry markets in winter to include Chilean blueberries, has died.