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Foodservice distributor Get Fresh Produce, Bartlett, Ill., has launched a new website, www.GetFreshProduce.com.
North Bay Produce Inc., Traverse City, Mich., has recalled almost 2,300 cases and two bulk bins of apples because of the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
A survey of about 200 U.S.-based registered dietitians by the Folsom, Calif.-based U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council reveals that 86% of those polled said they recommend blueberries frequently or always.
Looking back at 2019, what stories have resonated with readers of The Packer the most?
Mac N Cheese is an American classic and favorite. But let’s admit, it’s just not that good for you beyond making your tastebuds happy.
There are no firm answers yet in the investigation of E. coli-caused illnesses linked to Salinas, Calf.-grown romaine lettuce.
Bamart Produce Inc., Comercializadora Exquisita de Puebla, Farms To Table Corp., Golden State Farms, and Sally Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Multi Fruit USA Inc., Peterson Farms Inc. & other have updates.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has reported record 12-month results for the year ending Oct. 31.
Looking at the month-to-month news items that resonated with readers this year, today I will review the top stories in February.
Major U.S. producing states held 267 million cwt. of potatoes in storage on Dec. 1, down 4% from a year ago.
Employees of Kingsville, Ontario-based Red Sun Farms have again upped their generosity in giving to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for Southwestern Ontario.
More and more communities with few to no grocery stores are looking to require that small-box retailers such as dollar stores carry some fresh foods.
Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods is in the midst of its biggest annual promotion of Dandy celery.
The Fresno, Calif.-based California Fresh Fruit Association has hired Caroline Stringer as its director of trade. Stringer’s first day will be Jan. 6, according to a news release.
Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is getting some star power for Juici and Koru apples, which are being served backstage at a production starring Lady Gaga.
Production and exports of Australian fresh oranges in the summer of 2020 will be down slightly, according to a new estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
Bridge Logistics Solutions LLC and Georgia Market are new companies to the Market. Borquez Exports LLC, Oregon Cherry Growers, Piazza Produce Co Inc., Rosedale Fruit Farm LLC and others have updates.
Two typical New Year’s resolutions are eating healthier and being a bit more adventurous. But why wait till the New Year?
The National Watermelon Promotion Board’s Foodservice Program has helped the fruit gain traction with operators over the past five years, and the board expects more of the same is expected in 2020.
Boston-based Arrowfarms has made a commitment to use Kwik Lok’s plant-based Eco-Lok bag closures on its poly bags.
Pure Flavor’s Fort Valley, Ga., greenhouse is again shipping tomatoes from the facility as the company turns the page to its second season there.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has recognized standout fruit and vegetable varieties introduced this year.
Cranberries don’t need to float in a bog to hit the sweet spot for the fresh market consumer.
After 40 years with the company, Steve Tweten, president, CEO, and partner of NoKota Packers, Inc., will retire on Dec. 27.
Mexico’s avocado output and exports will rise again in 2020 at the same time growers are looking to improve increase yields and improve environmental conditions, according to a new report.
The Produce Marketing Association has created a new member-only award called the Retail Award for excellence in merchant innovation.
Beaver Street Market Inc, Corner Store, Joey’s Fruits, Swan Lake Grocery are new companies to the Market. Leonardo’s Produce LLC, Maple Wood Farm Inc., Pacific Gourmet and other have updates.
Robinson Fresh continues to grow its pineapple program from Central America, said Jose Rossignoli, vice president of global sourcing.
With overwhelming bipartisan support, the House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with a vote of 385-41, setting up a vote in the Senate early next year.
The volume of sales for the U.S. 2018-19 mushroom crop is pegged at 846 million pounds, down 3% from last season in comparable states, according to a December report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.