The Packer
U.S. fresh oranges and tangerines showed the best year-over-year growth of any major fresh commodity in export sales in the year from May 2019 through April this year.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scheduled a series of web seminars to help produce growers and other producers sign up for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Led by grapes, avocados and berries, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables rose 6% from May 2019 through April, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture trade statistics.
Suddenly the industry’s attention on continuous improvement has wavered. The COVID-19 crisis refocused operators on simply surviving. Full steam ahead on plastics, recyclable or not!
I have lost count of the number of times that I have been in a debate about local produce.
As produce supervisors, we were often looked at as retail “cops,” making unannounced visits around our 66-store chain to drop in on produce managers and see what kind of shape their departments were in that day.
The Alliance for Food and Farming has appointed Kate Tynan chairwoman of its board and Ian LeMay vice chairman.
Fresh produce market prices have been quite variable in the weeks since the COVID-19 crisis began in March.
After 164 migrant workers at an Ontario asparagus farm tested positive for COVID-19 about halfway through harvest season, farm leaders worked with the local health department to contain the spread.
Carrier Transicold of Southern California has opened a 42,000-square-foot service facility.
Harold Weisfeld, founder of Fruit Distributing Corp. of California, Commerce, has died.
The fresh produce industry continues to help families with meals during the pandemic, and employees are going above and beyond during the pandemic.
Blythe, Calif.-based Fisher Ranch has expanded melon exports by extending the commodity’s storage window with the use of SmartFresh.
Kroger has announced the regions for its next three automated fulfillment centers: the West, the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes.
The United Fresh Start Foundation’s annual School Foodservice Forum will be during the United Fresh LIVE! virtual event.
Organic products from Taiwan and the U.S. can now be sold as organic in either market through a new agreement that establishes the equivalency of organic standards.
Sinclair International has appointed John Rogers to commercial director of North America
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Agriculture has established a Mexican fruit fly quarantine in a resident area in Zapata, Texas.
Eagle Eye Produce, Idaho Falls, Idaho, continues to ship Idaho-grown red potatoes, thanks to investments in storage technology.
If you haven’t noticed, top-notch customer service is my pet peeve.
Six studies from U.S. universities found positive effects of strawberry consumption.
Texas-based company ¡Yo Quiero! Brands opened a 45,000-square-foot distribution facility in Rhome, Texas.
New Jersey peach farmers are preparing for a harvest season with pandemic protocols protecting farm workers.
USDA imposed sanctions on Lau Enterprises II Inc. Farm and Community Collaborative Inc., Fieldtrue LLC, & Indian Springs Farmers Association are new companies to the Market. Caputo’s Fresh Market & others have updates.
The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is bringing people in the produce and floral industry together with a Virtual Wellness Walk and Run Challenge.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions against CKF Produce Corp. for Perishable Agricultural Act violations.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on a company in Florida and one in Texas for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Considering the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on packaging trends, The Packer’s Tom Karst visited June 2 with Jay Singh, professor at Cal Poly and packaging program director at the school.
Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., is building a massive distribution center in Laredo, Texas, for Mexican avocados.
The Produce Marketing Association is taking nominations for the Impact Award to recognize a company or individual that has advanced the industry.