The Packer
Seeking to help U.S. exporters of fruit, nuts and other commodities hurt by retaliatory tariffs find new export markets, a new program is months away from distributing millions for the effort.
Seeking to grow demand in Europe, Colombia has tossed its hat in the ring of the World Avocado Organization.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira said strong lemon and orange returns in the quarter ending July 31 were partly negated by lower avocado pricing.
The warehouse and distribution center of Miami-based Crystal Valley Foods has earned organic handler certification.
An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce this spring, plus an oversupply of vegetables, contributed to a decline in Dole Food Co.’s fresh vegetable segment in its third quarter financial report.
Holiday dinners nationwide can get a spike of brightness amid the gray chill when more temperate, sunny areas ship winter citrus.
Fresh produce continues to flow relatively smoothly through the Nogales-Mariposa Port of Entry, although some challenges do remain at the major border crossing of the southwestern U.S.
The St. Paul, Minn.-based packaging organization Ameripen is calling for a broad effort to build a comprehensive U.S. strategy to reach the goals of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging.
The Packer, a Farm Journal Media publication, is expanding its editorial strength on the East Coast with Amy Sowder as Northeast Editor.
In a trio of tweets Nov. 23, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb referred to plans to allow romaine to return to the market, and a possible new labeling standard to aid in tracing products in future outbreaks.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added to the number of cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce in that country.
The Fresh From Florida brand marketing campaign once again has a full plate of promotions, incentives and support materials ready to tout the benefits of Florida-grown fruits and vegetables.
“No report issued as all commerce is halted by an FDA and CDC advisory not to consume Romaine Lettuce.”
Shelli Hendricks is the new director of education at the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF).
Mushrooms are squeezing their way into 2019 food trends predictions.
DMA Solutions Inc., Dallas, has released its fifth annual Social Media and Produce Marketer’s Calendars.
There is nothing like the fresh produce industry where we constantly deal with volatile markets, weather affecting crops, and labor issues, among many other areas across our supply chain.
There’s a new North American Free Trade Agreement, but “NAFTA 2.0” likely will not change the flow of fresh produce across the U.S.-Mexico border, suppliers say.
Alliance Retail Group has hired Sam Rhodes as chief sales officer.
Looking to help shape stronger organic enforcement standards, the Organic Trade Association has submitted comments to the USDA on its top ten priorities to boost the integrity of the global organic market.
William “Bill” Haase, former vice president of sales and marketing for Del Monte Fresh Produce and CEO of Sunsweet Growers, has died.
The National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Springs, Fla., cited social media and digital programs as key parts of a successful 2018 domestic promotion campaign.
The FDA says romaine lettuce is now safe to eat following the “purge” of product on the market, and grower-shippers agreed to new labeling standards that will include where the lettuce is grown.
Harvest Sensations, Los Angeles, Calif., has a redesigned website — https://www.harvestsensations.com/ —with an emphasis on visual elements and a blog-like format aimed at professional and home chefs.
Leaning on big gains in several Northeast markets, sales of avocados continue to outpace total produce sales.
Brockton, Mass.-based Concord Foods is leveraging the popularity of avocados and convenience-oriented produce items to elevate its products, such as guacamole dip spices.
The cost of going out to eat is rising faster than eating at home.
The Food and Drug Administration has released a list of the California Central Coast counties it has targeted as the potential origin of E. coli tainted romaine lettuce.
Florida Citrus Mutual has hired Matt Joyner as director of government relations.