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The Food and Drug Administration has named Cavi brand whole fresh maradol papayas distributed by Agroson’s LLC, Bronx, N.Y., as the likely source of 71 cases of Salmonella Uganda.
Carrots, celery, oranges, grapes, and cabbage are among plant-based foods that have the largest number of anti-cancer molecules, according to new research from the Imperial College of London.
California’s Citrus & Pest Disease Prevention Committee, a grower-funded initiative, has endorsed a set of best practices for growers in response to the threat of huanglongbing (HLB).
River Fresh Farms, Salinas, Calif., has hired David Martinez as senior vice president of business development.
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2019 Apple Man or Woman of the Year.
Ocean Mist Farms has promoted Katie Tossie to organic product manager.
Avocados are taking to the water through the World Avocado Cup Regatta in San Diego Bay.
The National Watermelon Promotion Board has promoted Megan McKenna from director of foodservice to senior director of marketing and foodservice.
Bartlett, Ill.-based distributor Get Fresh Produce has joined IF&P Foods, a private equity-backed family of produce and specialty food companies.
Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., will be shipping Artisan Organics brand peaches and nectarines soon, with the season beginning in mid-July.
AMI Produce Inc., Amy’s Kitchen Inc., Bloomingfoods West Side, Grubmarket and Zumex USA Inc. are new companies to the Market. Ban-N-Sons Produce, Jade Produce LLC and Pexco Produce Sales have been Endorsed & More.
Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, which markets under the Purity Organic brand, has hired Mike Rubidoux as sales manager.
Spun off from DowDupont on June 1, Corteva Agriscience now aims to play a bigger role in the fresh produce industry by putting a greater focus on the consumer and looking for opportunities in the vegetable seed business.
With about 63 million Twitter followers, President Trump can’t be denied the opportunity to share his interpretation of reality.
One of the best parts of summer is the sweet, delicious fruit that’s in season right now! Here are tips on how you can pick the best ones and make them last longer, plus how they’ll add to your overall good health!
The Mart Group LLC, which consists of four Idaho potato grower-shippers, has entered into a joint venture with onion grower ProSource Inc.
The 45th Annual Labor Relations Forum is set for Sept. 11-13 in Orlando, Fla.
Late orders are not uncommon, so a manager has to anticipate this and ensure a little extra “safety stock” is on hand to maintain business.
Unhappy with the progress of trade talks with China, President Trump will slap a 10% tariff on $300 billion worth of goods from China starting Sept. 1.
Organic fresh fruits and vegetables will find growing demand in the Canadian market, a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.
USDA Imposes Sanctions on Golden Rule Produce Inc., Veggie Co., and Martinez Fresh Produce LLC. Butchs Best LLC and MGDWS LLC are new companies to the Market. Pan Fruit LLC and Wholesale Pumpkins Direct have updates.
With a hint of possible trade retaliation against U.S. agricultural imports, Mexican industry leaders have warned that the current proposal from the U.S. create a new tomato suspension agreement is unacceptable.
Pineapple, collard greens, plant-forward kebabs, parsnips and grapefruit are either trending now or will be soon, according to the latest United Fresh Produce Association’s “Fresh Insights for Foodservice” report.
China said Aug. 5 it would no longer buy U.S. farm commodities, signaling another escalation in a more than year-long trade battle with the U.S.
U.S. exports of fresh fruits were down but fresh vegetables exports were up the year from July 2018 to June 2019.
We received excellent responses to our Packer 125 industry survey, and today I am going to reveal industry thoughts on a forward-looking question from that online poll.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce NA has appointed Scott Owens vice president of sales and product management.
The Center for Produce Safety has awarded three sets of researchers funds to develop tools that can help growers identify and evaluate food safety risks posed by the proximity of fresh produce fields to farm animals.
California Strawberry Commission, Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Ltd., and Mucci Farms (Head Office) have been Endorsed. H M S M Supermarket Inc and OK International Group are new companies to the Market and Updates.
Indianapolis-based IF&P and Bartlett, Ill.-based Get Fresh Produce have created a new company called FreshEdge.