The Packer
These are the social media posts that caught our attention the week of April 5-9, curated for this Seen on Social column.
Friesland, Wis.-based Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. hired Gary Stevens as director of sales and business development.
Hearing from domestic and import partisan interests, the U.S. ITC hosted a hearing April 8 on its investigation into unfair trade practices by foreign exporters on cucumber and squash imports into the U.S. market.
A new collaboration between Canada’s leader in applied horticulture research and innovation and INO will make innovative automation technology available for Canadian mushroom and greenhouse cucumber growers.
America’s “favorite sweet onion” will be served at “America’s Greatest Race.”
Berry People, a year-round, full-line shipper of branded organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, has promotable volumes of high-quality fruit available.
The past 12 months have highlighted Santa Maria area grower-shippers’ ongoing commitment to employee health and safety, not to mention their ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
California farmers around the state can expect to receive a drastically reduced amount of water from state and federal water systems this year.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently completed a state-mandated referendum vote that determined the California Avocado Commission is approved to continue in operation for the next five years.
Usually, when you peel an onion, you toss out the skin. When you do that, you lose the skin’s antioxidants, and the waste goes to the landfill.
Church Brothers Farms developed a new clamshell for its Little Gem lettuce that protects and showcases the premium variety at retail.
New Jersey peach growers are looking for a big season.
Westport, Conn.-based New England Consulting Group has added Steven Davis as a principal and advisor to its restaurant, retail and CPG practices.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has hired Alex Jimenez as an AgTech account executive.
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Vero Beach, Fla.-based IMG Citrus, a citrus grower, packer and shipper, acquired a 2,500-acre citrus grove in Charlotte County, Fla.
The Packer asked industry leaders for their perspective on the United Fresh Produce Association/Produce Marketing Association news that they will merge by the beginning of 2022.
Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries is celebrating its first Earth Month being powered by a 100% net-zero carbon power supply.
Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms has redesigned its Vidalia onion bag, box and bin packaging as part of the company’s new brand image.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture now provides state estimates of fresh fruit and vegetable exports.
The USDA today announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
DAT Freight & Analytics has introduced Multilane Rates for Ratecast, a feature that enables Ratecast subscribers to build price forecasts into their workflows.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast. The Boys & Girls Club has always welcomed us to share our love and knowledge of produce with its members.
If 2020 delivered a punch to the industry gut with the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo delivered a needed counter-punch.
Packaging trends for Santa Maria-area shippers include a diverse set of expectations on rising costs, and sustainability.
Everyone is talking about automating field work on farms, but is anyone doing anything about it?
I hate putting things off. In fact, I once worked with a guy who admitted he put the “pro” in procrastination. That’s not good when working in the produce department.
I was tidying my desk when Russ T. Blade appeared from behind a stack of files. “Rusty,” as regular readers know, is the miniature imaginary produce manager who lives in my desk and occasionally appears to talk shop.
The transition between Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere grape harvest could leave a gap in green grape supplies, shippers say.