The Packer
Bako Sweet bolsters its sales and marketing divisions with key hires from Safeway, Wonderful Citrus and Harris Ranch to drive retail partnership growth.
Among the issues the national trade association highlighted at its annual Washington Summit is getting a relief package out of USDA and Congress to address the current economic crisis.
The latest challenge facing California’s avocado industry is an aggressive, invasive pest that feeds on the underside of avocado leaves, causing yellow spots that turn brown and necrotic, ultimately threatening yields.
These spuds are increasingly in the spotlight as consumers seek more variety and restaurant-inspired meals at home.
NOAA and CPC issue an official El Niño watch with a 62% chance of forming by late summer. Meteorologist Drew Lerner explains why it’s coming sooner than expected, but warns the extreme forecasts may be overstated. What it could mean for global crops this year.
Now in its seventh year, the partnership has delivered more than $295 million in savings while diverting over 105 million pounds of food from landfills nationwide.
The new technical guidance series seeks to bridge the gap between FSMA 204 regulation and field-level execution, providing growers and shippers with a multiyear roadmap for the 2028 compliance deadline.
The company leveraged record-breaking attendance to showcase exceptional crop quality, promote its Pink-A-Boo Pineberries and strengthen direct-to-consumer connections through digital and grassroots engagement.
By packaging nutrient-dense napa cabbage with premium potatoes and carrots, Melissa’s 36-ounce retail solution offers a convenient, QR-code-guided meal prep option designed to boost incremental sales alongside holiday meat displays.
From optical gas analyzers to predictive data modeling, new ripening technologies are adding shelf life and reducing shrink for major retailers.
After weathering a volatile winter, this year’s Vidalia onion crop has proven its hardiness through expert field management and innovative technology, ensuring that Georgia’s officially protected sweet onions will be ready for arrival.
UnitedAg’s Education Foundation has awarded 40 students across California and Arizona, bringing the program’s lifetime total to over $2 million invested in the next generation of agricultural leaders.
In recognition of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Elyse Lipman discusses the essential, often-unseen role women play in agriculture and how their leadership is vital to the industry’s future.
The company plans to double its United Kingdom footprint by adding stores across various London neighborhoods, introducing its smaller Daily Shop format to the international market.
The organization says it is offering social media graphics, sample posts and videos to highlight the vital role farmworkers play in the fresh produce industry.
To commemorate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, the commission is highlighting contributions of trailblazing California avocado growers.
Exports currently account for 20% of the U.S. potato crop, according to Denver-based Potatoes USA, with the potential for more international markets to open.
By integrating high-yield Flex Farms directly into classrooms, Fork Farms is turning schools into localized food hubs that improve student nutrition, foster intergenerational healthy eating habits and create a sustainable pipeline for the future agricultural workforce.
Teresa McQueen, corporate counsel for Western Growers Association, shares best practices for reducing turnover, elevating company culture and becoming an employer of choice.
In its newly released Organic Market Report, the organization says organics posted an annual growth rate of 6.8% in 2025, with produce leading all categories.
Futurist economists Richard Kottmeyer and Sabrina DeLay will examine how shifts in public policy, economic forces, health care priorities and consumer behavior directly impact how fresh produce is sold and merchandised.
General Manager Justin McGregor explains how a fair trade partnership with Equifruit is trading customers up and proving that storytelling sells in the produce aisle.
The company is shuttering underperforming locations and launching a business optimization plan to stabilize its finances after noncash impairment charges led to a $218.2 million quarterly net loss.
The produce grower distinguished itself as the only fresh-food company on a list dominated by major packaged goods, signaling a significant shift in Canadian consumer preference toward high-quality, nonprocessed options.
The company has appointed José Manuel Madero Garza to its board of directors to help guide the company’s strategic growth and international expansion.
The third-party verified eco-label that certifies farms for pollinator and biodiversity conservation says it can offer reduced licensing fees and a simpler licensing experience for growers and brands.
Programs that spark curiosity about fruits and vegetables, whether classroom tastings to space-bound tomato seeds, show how early exposure can shape children’s willingness to try more plants.
Driven by a convenience economy, the fresh produce industry is pivoting toward high-velocity, value-added products that eliminate prep time while delivering restaurant-quality experiences.
Arizona native Pat Tucker, who helped grow the regional farm into a year-round international melon supplier, will continue to serve as a consultant.
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 45,244 women producers operate across the state, managing 11.5 million acres of farms and ranches that contribute $22.2 billion in agricultural sales.