The Packer
California’s citrus industry has a $7.12 billion economic impact, according to a study commissioned by the Citrus Research Board.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research has just released a new data series on loss-adjusted per capita food availability.
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is scheduled to speak at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has restricted produce companies in California, New Jersey, Texas and Washington.
Shipments of California grapes are down about 8% from last season, but average per-pound prices for the major varieties are the same.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a trade mission to Canada, with representatives from produce and other agricultural industries, in an effort to expand trade.
USDA sanctions Hugo Produce. AM Fresh Us Inc., Haliburton International Foods Inc., Harvest Best Inc., and Tropica Fresh are new companies to the Market. Coppola International Inc., & Hess Bros Fruit Co., have updates.
The National Mango Board has two new members and four returning members.
CHICAGO - The red delicious apple has finally tumbled from the top spot of U.S. apple varieties, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Apple Association.
The United Fresh Produce Association is seeking nominations for the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The STARR of this dish is the Starr Ranch® Organic Gala Apple, and it’s a show-stopper – as is this beautiful parfait!
The Caprese Salad is a timeless and simple dish—three ingredients seamlessly flavorful and fresh. But even classics can use a little sprucing up once in a little while.
Snacking the Sunsweet® way now comes in convenient individualized packaging perfect for tossing into your kid’s lunchbox.
Wholesome has promoted Tina Federico to business development representative.
Cosmic Crisp apples have a group of supporters, including an astronaut, a chef, a teacher and produce industry spokeswoman who helps consumers boost consumption.
Wendy Brannen, who led communication and public relations efforts for Vidalia onions and U.S. apples, is the new director of policy communication for the American Soybean Association.
Mastronardi Produce, under the Sunset brand, is introducing Shazam! shisihito peppers at select retailers.
The obsession with pumpkin spice is now worth roughly $500,000 annually and its use is up tenfold since 2004. But, is peak pumpkin on the way?
This restaurant has lettuce growing on the walls.
The Agriculture Department has begun talking with grocery retailers about their potential role in a proposal to replace some food-stamp allocations with prepackaged boxes of groceries.
The acquisition of Brooks and Co. and J&J Distributing by the Dragonfly Group should be completed in the fall.
The newest venture of Roland Marketing Inc. is a partnership with Sunshine Produce LLC.
Chocolate Avocado Delight and several new salsas are on the way from Russ Davis Wholesale, Wadena, Minn., said vice president Pat Miller.
Matt Wells, director of field services of New York Apple Sales, Glenmont, N.Y., has been selected to participate in an intensive leadership development program for New York State’s food and agricultural industry.
Sam Burleson has joined Vidalia onion grower Bland Farms, Glenville, Ga., as vice president of sales and marketing in the Northeast U.S.
Vick Family Farms Partnership has been Endorsed. House of Spices India Inc., Jack’s Produce Brokerage, LFI Inc., Pacific Coast Mercantile Corp. and Roseboom’s Grading Station Inc. are new companies to the Market & More.
Black Gold Farms, Grand Forks, N.D., has formed Horizons Logistics LLC to overcome increasing challenges of finding reliable transportation.
New York school districts can apply for $1.5 million for Farm-to-School programs.
Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., has a smartphone app that brings new labels on its berry packs to life with augmented reality.