The Packer
AC Brands has hired Evan Pence as vice president of international procurement.
The next five years could be a challenge for apple growers, but the industry should emerge stronger and in a better competitive position after that.
Jack Bobo, CEO of food consulting firm Futurity, Potomac, Md., took a moment to talk frankly about COVID-19 during a speech Aug. 20 at the U.S. Apple Association’s virtual Outlook 2020 event.
Emanuel Lazopoulos has joined Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, Calif., as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Many sustainable changes and choices save businesses money.
The next 30 years will be a critical test of the global food system, and having agriculture technology solutions is essential to meet the challenge, says Jack Bobo, CEO of food consulting firm Futurity, Potomac, Md.
While suffering a decline in value, the 2019 U.S. apple crop boasted increases in total volume and exports compared with the previous year.
Produce business seems to be doing well in the Twin Cities area as fall approaches, at least in part due to consumer reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided whether three principals at two companies were “responsibly connected” at the firms when the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act was violated.
Frey Farms offers both functional and better-for-you beverage options, with ambitions to grow distribution throughout the country.
As fall apple season gears up in the orchards and packing houses, growers, shippers and marketers are concerned about the domino effects of the coronavirus on employees and productivity.
Along the Eastern Seaboard, apples are playing a game that’s more competitive than ever.
Measure to Improve, Salinas, Calif., has helped six facilities achieve Total Resource Use Efficiency (TRUE) Zero Waste Gold Certification.
The Produce Marketing Association has a free web seminar on product innovation and better tasting fruits and vegetables, with consistent quality.
Georgia produce growers, the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and other groups recently testified to federal agencies that domestic growers face a “staggering increase” of produce from Mexico.
SFL Cos., Rochester, Mich., was named to Food Logistics’ 2020 list of Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers.
Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif., is ready to be part of back-to-school plans, even if students are studying at home.
Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., has promoted Chris Drew to chief operations officer and Gladys Venezuela-Corzo to vice president of human resources.
Lipman has provided students with a backpack full of school supplies for the past 10 years, and although the COVID-19 pandemic has altered plans, the company continued the program this school year.
Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it’s also the land of 10,000 restaurants, according to St. Paul-based Hospitality Minnesota.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is offering this fall a new paper Farm + Famous grab-and-go pack featuring the message that “All Farmers are Famous.”
Chiquita Brands International is preparing for Banana Lovers Day, Aug. 27, encouraging fans of the fruit to rediscover classic banana-centric recipes, from banana breads to smoothies.
Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, is importing organic lemons from Sonora Mexico, with supplies through October.
Lone Star Citrus, Mission, Texas, has hired Kevin Roberts to its sales team.
SiCar Farms, McAllen, which began its Mexican lemon season in July, will be shipping through December.
Arrive Logistics, Austin, Texas, has been named to Food Logistics magazine’s 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list.
Soledad, Calif.-based Braga Fresh Family Farms plans to extend its Josie’s Organics Cut Veg product line by late October with an organic riced cauliflower option, said Heather Fuller, senior sales manager.
Loffredo Fresh Foods, Des Moines, Iowa, is branching out to Minneapolis, delivering to customers from a new distribution center.
Onion grower-shippers say choice is a major part of their program, including a range of sizes and varieties and, to some extent, organics.
