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GS1 US, Ewing, N.J., has scheduled a free online conference, GS1 Connect: Digital Edition, to help industry stay informed on trends, share best practices and prepare for future business.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against So Ono Food Products LLC, alleging the company did not pay for $1.34 million in produce.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a web seminar for growers who want to apply for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Produce companies should not back off marketing or advertising efforts now.
Even among health experts, the mortality rate for those who contract the new coronavirus COVID-19 remains a matter of debate, but some approximations range from 1% to 5%.
Georgia growers who supply mostly retailers say they’re doing fine, but as for foodservice business — well, not so much.
Protective layers seem to be in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that applies to produce, marketers say.
Associations that represent organic growers are asking Congress for provisions in the next coronavirus relief package to help the sector survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic does not seem to be having a major impact on sales at Denver distributors, expect for the foodservice segment, but companies have implemented various preventive measures.
North Bay Produce Inc. was established as Wilderness Fresh Produce in 1984, its primary focus was Michigan apples, said Brian Klumpp, director of marketing and strategic development.
Retailers can expect shortages of mushrooms for the next six to 10 weeks, as mushroom production catches up to shifts in demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
North American berry grower-shippers are responding to consumer and retailer pressure to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic.
USDA filed an Administrative Complaint against Double D Sales Company Inc. Agros Produce LLC, Couzins Food II Corp., Honestly Cranberry, and JB Fresh Produce Inc. are new companies to the Market, plus more.
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, Sacramento, has appointed Willette Crawford to compliance officer.
Trucco Inc., Bronx, N.Y., is introducing eco-friendly packaging for KiwiStar brand kiwifruit.
A new bill in the House of Representatives provides $25 million for states to streamline donations from farmers to food banks.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making some changes in reporting organic acreage as the pandemic alters normal reporting patterns.
From healthy recipes to supply chain solutions, the fresh produce industry is adjusting to cater to consumers and the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s hard to say what, if any, impact COVID-19 will have on sales of organic vegetables, but growers in California’s Salinas Valley tend to remain optimistic.
Coosemans-Denver is offering Gourmet Premium Food Boxes that Garrick Macek, vice president of operations, expects will become more and more popular as consumers cope with COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift consumer shopping patterns, and the demand for bagged/packaged produce has clearly been influenced by the virus.
Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is suggesting growers focus on galas in the summer to bolster the category.
USDA has filed action against So Ono Food Products LLC. Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc. has been Endorsed. Ashton Potter, Polyplex USA, and PPC Flexible Packaging are new companies to the Market, plus more.
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on freight volumes in April, according to transportation analysis firm DAT.
A program that donates boxes of fresh produce to health care facilities for employees to take home is gaining steam as it enters its third month.
United Natural Foods Inc. is recalling packages of organic fresh basil from Colombia because it might be contaminated by Cyclospora.
One way toward a more sustainable fruit farm is by using less of an undesirable substance until a better solution proves itself.