The Packer
To say there is pushback against the idea of creating another pilot program to allow drivers under 21 to operate commercial trucks is putting it mildly.
Global Cooling Inc. is marketing its Jet-Ready Precoolers as solution for keeping the cold chain for berries and cherries intact.
Spring fever is upon us and pollen is not the only thing wading in the throes of the season. It’s getting warmer outside and we’re all restless.
It’s National Osteoporosis Month and to help celebrate 35 years of bringing awareness to bone health, the Farm Star Living® team wants to help you eat your way to healthy bones!
Mushrooms benefits and health attributes are immense, and we are here to share why they should be at the top of your grocery list for 2019!
Whole Foods is making more changes to reduce its plastic use, including banning plastic straws.
No mess, no fuss, and no wasted time in the kitchen! Finally, potatoes that are high quality, delicious and healthy – and ready to eat in 6 minutes!
This is the season where plants release pollen and, as a consequence, some of our body’s release antibodies and histamine into the bloodstream—the main agents of allergic reactions.
The Hass Avocado Board, which breaks down avocado sales for holidays throughout the seasons, has reported the fourth quarter of 2018 marked a four-year high.
California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, is celebrating a milestone this summer with its summer blueberry program — conventional and organic — seeing dramatic production increases.
U.S. organic sales hit a record $52.5 billion in 2018, up 6.3% from the previous year.
The fourth annual Organic Produce Summit will feature consumer data and analysis on growing sales of organics, backed by new research on what’s driving fresh produce sales in the sector.
Ample rain and cool nights have characterized spring weather, but Arkansas produce marketers say they expect 2019 crop prospects to be solid this year.
Hurricane-related flooding caused some loss of harvested sweet potato acreage last year for Wynne, Ark.-based Matthews Ridgeview Farms, but the company expects a better season for 2019.
Lake Park, Ga.-based Generation Farms is building on a recently expanded line of colored sweet onions, said Lauren Dees, sales and marketing manager.
Keystone Fruit Marketing Inc., has upgraded its onion facility in Walla Walla, Wash., and is working to develop its line of Walla Walla red sweet onions, said Dan Borer, general manager.
L&M Cos. Inc. now has onions year-round, said Derek Ennis, the Raleigh, N.C.-based grower-shipper’s sales director for potatoes and onions.
Collinsville, Ill.-based packaging manufacturer Sev-Rend Corp. is seeing increased focus on recyclable packaging, said Jeff Watkin, marketing director.
Pepper lovers have something to look forward to for the next several months as grower-shippers report plentiful supplies of good-quality product.
PISMO BEACH, Calif. — Loop, a division of New Jersey recycling company TerraCycle, seeks to reduce waste by marketing big-brand durable and reusable consumer packaging.
Fyffes is introducing a new band for banana bunches as a significant step in reducing packaging.
The Allen Lund Co., La Canada Flintridge, Calif., has promoted Wendy Adan to manager of the company’s San Francisco office.
Total Green Topicals Inc Endorsed. A B Fresh Inc has multiple changes. Alpha Tomato Sales Inc changes phone and email. Consalo Family Farms changes phone number and More.
Recent Shelby Market data has revealed the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.
The U.S. has reached a deal with Mexico and Canada to remove tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from those countries.
Watermelon is seeing growth on restaurant menus, and more chefs and foodservice operators are turning to the National Watermelon Promotion Board for ideas.
BKM Holding, Blakes Lotaburger Inc, D & M Produce LLC, Key Foods Co, and LIS-Legacy Fresh! Inc. are new to the Market. Awe Sum Organics Inc., 5 Seasons, NatureSweet Ltd have updates and more.
Brian Jenny has joined BrightFarms, Irvington, N.Y., as vice president of sales.
Customs and Border Protection officials found $18.5 million worth of methamphetamine in a commercial load of carrots crossing into Pharr, Texas.
New Companies to the Market. Frecon Fruit Farms Inc and Eastern Carolina Organics LLC are Endorsed. Bergman Orchards, Fishel Organic Farm LLC and PADC Tropicals LLC have updates to their company profiles.