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Josh Bergling has been promoted to vice president of technology at Choptank Transport, Preston, Md.
SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
CTA Inc., Ferndale, Wash., has satisfied its debt under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and can now operate in the produce industry again.
Here is a quick look at U.S. exports and imports of fruits and nuts over the last ten years.
The Mushroom Council, Redwood Shores, Calif., is asking consumers “What Your Sign?”
FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Ontario, Calif., is showcasing its latest organic products at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX).
Crystal Valley Foods, Miami will be shipping blueberries grown in Georgia through a partnership with Superior Berries, Fargo, Ga.
U.S. fresh market apple holdings on Jan. 1 totaled 103.97 million (42-pound) bushels, according to the U.S. Apple Association.
In the wake of trade deals that have left some U.S. produce growers unhappy about an influx of imported fruits and vegetables, the new American Grown campaign is taking its message to consumers instead of lawmakers.
Springlake Potatoes has been Endorsed. Publix - Paradise Pointe At Lake Dow and Walden’s Supermarket are new companies to the Market. Edible Earth Farm LLC, House of Webster Inc., and others have updates.
The Castellini Group of Cos., Cincinnati, is adopting integrated supply chain technology designed to enhance agility and efficiency for customers and suppliers.
The World Apple and Pear Association’s annual Southern Hemisphere production forecast shows slight drops in both crops compared to the past season.
The International Pineapple Organization’s first-quarter Global Pineapple Conference has a busy schedule, with a day-long series of conference sessions and a tour of Port Everglades.
Consumer research and sales data will take center stage at the Power of Produce education session Feb. 27 at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.
The Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure marks the start of another year of the Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — also known as STEP-UPP.
The STARS are coming to Tampa, Fla., for the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2020.
I got some feedback on a Feb. 3 blog post about tomatoes from Michael Schadler, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange.
The Hass Avocado Board, Mission Viejo, Calif., is highlighting several health initiatives in February, American Heart Month.
“The last 150 feet from storeroom to display is the toughest leg.”
There is no question that we are moving towards a digital driven world. Join The Packer and Alibaba.com teams to discuss the booming fresh produce and agriculture industry.
Freshbitefoods.com, Heirloom Farms Inc., Powerful Talent Biotech Inc., Quality One USA LLC, and Vegefruit Produce Inc. are new companies to the Market. S Katzman Produce Inc. has been Endorsed & Updates.
Agt3 Holdings, a Laguna Niguel, Calif., indoor vertical growing technology company, has appointed former California Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura to its board.
House Democrats are seeking to thwart President Trump’s plan to change certain standards for school meals put in place by the Obama administration.
LGS Specialty Sales, New Rochelle, N.Y., has started its Moroccan w. murcott season, importing the clementines through April.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., has promoted Hans Sauter at its first chief sustainability officer.
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Kansas City, Kan., has realigned its real estate department.
Awe Sum Organics, Santa Cruz, Calif., has hired Joe Feldman as director of sales and marketing.
Jim Sarale, co-founder and part-owner of Kings Crown Packing and Queens Crown, has died.
If California has a “nutty” reputation, it’s very well deserved. Nearly 100% of the three major U.S. tree nut crops — almonds, walnuts and pistachios — are grown in the Golden State.