The Packer
The California Fresh Fruit Association has prioritized issues for 2019, with federal immigration policies and their effects on the labor force as the leading issue.
Chilean grape production started slowly but picked up steadily this year.
The number of huanglongbing (HLB) detections in California increased 160% from 2017 to 2018, according to the California Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program.
A Canadian company has recalled red chili from Vietnam for potentially containing salmonella.
Satur Farms, Cutchogue, N.Y., is recalling baby spinach and mesclun mix over salmonella concerns.
Jim Allen, vice president of marketing for New York Apple Sales and former president of the state’s apple association, has been honored by the New York State Agricultural Society.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Teasing the details of a new era of smarter food safety, Food and Drug Administration deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas spoke Sept. 18 at the United Fresh Washington Conference.
Bautista Gomez, Drew Massa Procurement Inc., FreshPoint Arizona, FreshPoint South Texas and TMD Creative are new companies to the Market. Heart Of The Harvest Inc, J Hoelting Produce Co Inc. have changes & more.
The new normal for U.S. imports of Mexican tomatoes is signed, sealed and delivered.
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Chicago based produce distribution and supply company Ruby Robinson announces an official rebrand effective September 20, 2019 becoming ‘The Ruby Company’.
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule that will allow agricultural employers to advertise for domestic workers online rather than in a newspaper before they turn to foreign guest workers.
Alpine Fresh, Miami, is launching a new brand and redesigned logo that will appear on the company’s labels and packaging.
Avocado House Inc., and Cervantes Produce are new companies to the Market. Produce for Better Health Foundation, Laurel Vista Inc., Needhams Mushroom Farms Inc., Preston Orchards, and others have changes.
Forecasts were pointing up for most tree nuts and dried fruit crops as the 2018-19 marketing year wound down, and the next crops were starting or completing their newest harvests.
Kiwifruit is on trend and retail sales are reflecting that conviction.
Signode Industrial Group, Glenview, Ill., has shortened its name to Signode and launched a new brand identity.
Jerry D’Amore has joined the Inteligistics Inc. board, with a focus on strategic corporate development.
PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association recognized lawmakers, a charitable group, a big customer and a Sunshine State researcher on the second day of its 76th annual convention.
Rules governing the U.S. imports of Japanese unshu oranges and sand pears will be changed to allow for easier access to the U.S. market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses.
Can Congress really take up immigration legislation so close to an election year? It seems doubtful, but if it is possible it may be that a targeted approach to H-2A reform would be the vehicle.
Fairtrade America found in its biennial consumer survey that 76% of shoppers would regard a brand they buy more favorably if it had a Fairtrade America label.
Data and insights firm Nielsen has found that, as more grocery sales move online, fresh is key for physical store success.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently found heroin and cocaine in a commercial shipment of produce in South Texas.
The Texas International Produce Association is teaming with Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) and CIERTO Global to host two workshops on labor challenges.
The Packer’s 2019 Fresh Trends data for 2018 purchases of potatoes, squash and apples in the U.S.
Allium Exports Inc., Angelina Packing LLC, Belen Trading LLC, FreshPoint Freshcuts and FreshPoint Gulf Coast are new companies to the Market. B D & K Foods LLC, Danaco Solutions LLC and others have changes.
The first Peruvian sweet onions had already reached the U.S. by mid-August, and plenty of supplies are forecast as the deal heats up in September and beyond.
Frank Capone, who spent some of his 30 years at Dominick’s Finer Foods as a buyer of imported produce in Nogales, Ariz., has died.
Gala will overtake red delicious this year as Washington’s top apple variety.