The Packer
Conrad & Adams Fruit Co. LLC is excited for the Audra Rose cherry season.
Belle Fresh Produce LLC dba Belle Fresh, Cecarellis Harrison Hill Farm LLC, Southern Mark Industies LLC, Stephen Nowaskie Farms LLC, and Ultra Food Group Inc. are new companies to the Market. Plus many updates.
As the volume of fresh produce transported between North America and South America increases, Sealand is working to “streamline and effectively deliver an unbreakable end-to-end avocado cold chain journey.”
Onions Etc. is upping its production capacity this year, said Darrell Kelson, CEO.
Hugh Branch, South Bay Fla., is in its second year partnering with Nardelli Bros. Inc., Cedarville, N.J., offering its corn for the New Jersey company’s tray-pack operation.
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeastern Grocers plans to phase out its Bi-Lo banner, opting to focus on its Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie banners.
Salinas, Calif.-based Coastline Family Farms is launching onion production in Stockton, Calif., this year, said Robert Verloop, chief operating officer.
Digital advertising agency 270B accepted a silver Reggie Award for an Avocados From Mexico campaign the 2019 Super Bowl.
Recommendations on protecting agriculture workers from exposure to the coronavirus have been issued by the U.S. government.
Registration is open for the U.S. Apple Association’s 2020 Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, which will be presented online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fields Produce & Foods Inc., NC Baptist On Mission, Revolution Foods Inc., Traditions Prepared Meals LLC, are new companies to the Market. Nathel & Nathel Inc. and others have changes.
Domex Superfresh Growers and Norris Farms are preparing for Northwest blueberry season.
The National Watermelon Promotion Board is adapting to a new, digital climate for its education program for children because of the pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and other groups have invested nearly $47 million in research over the past six years through the Huanglongbing Multiagency Coordination Group.
The Atlanta State Farmers Market is so much more than the name might imply. Yes, in the shed area, the general public wanders booths laden with fresh fruits and vegetables from area farmers.
The Produce Marketing Association’s 2020 Fresh Summit Convention and Expo will be offered online.
Homegrown Organic Farms has promoted Amanda Vietti and hired Stefaun Avakian as sales account managers.
U.S. retail grocery prices increased 0.8% in May and are running nearly 5% above a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
With consumers buying more chili peppers every year, specialty peppers are taking up a larger portion of retail.
Eva Moghaddam wants to make it easier for every family to find healthier food. It’s a value that many producers and distributors in this industry share, a value that can coincide with a healthier earth as well.
Two days into a week-long poll, industry operators are weighing in on the question “What is the top sustainability priority for your company?”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against LoneStar Produce Express LLC, alleging the company violated the Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act.
Many California table grape growers have adopted sustainable growing and business strategies to guide their vineyards into a productive, profitable and ecologically sound future.
A few of the large wholesalers and distributors at the Atlanta State Farmers Market, Forest Park, Ga., have expanded by adding or moving into new spaces on the property.
When you ask what’s happening at his company, Andrew Scott, director of business development and marketing at Nickey Gregory, says it’s been all about his state’s produce.
Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms has received Blue Zones Project approval of their Monterey, Calif., worksite, according to the company.
The California Prune Board, Roseville, reports the industry is projecting this year’s crop will be no larger than 68,000 metric tons.
A culinary instructor who created an “escape room” to complement her course in food safety and sanitation has been recognized by the Idaho Potato Commission.
Tasteful Selections continues its 10-year anniversary celebration campaign as a partner in the kitchen.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement became effective July 1, but it brings no sweeping changes to North American produce companies who have operated with the NAFTA for more than two decades.