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Sun World International is using data to develop grape category messages for retailers, pointing to a two-tiered plan that includes a value category and a more specialized proprietary variety category.
The onset of federally mandated electronic logging devices this year is driving freight rates higher and could push drivers out of the business, but it could actually help Vidalia onion sales, some grower-shippers say.
Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. and Deming, N.M.-based Billy the Kid Produce LLC have formed a partnership, giving L&M the exclusive rights to market Billy the Kid’s onions.
An omnichannel campaign by the Folsom-based California Walnut Board spurred major sales increases for retailers in Minneapolis and in Charlotte, N.C.
Dan McKernan has joined JOH’s Metro NY/NJ office as an account executive.
William Wessels is the new senior director of supply chain management for Market Fresh Produce.
As Earth Day approaches, Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. is highlighting its sustainable practices in a YouTube video featuring spokeswoman Megan Roosevelt.
Crowley Logistics has opened an expanded warehouse in Miami in early April, consolidating two facilities and adding 60,000 square feet to the operation.
Despite widespread damage to the crop as reported by a survey of Florida blueberry growers, the Florida Blueberry Growers Association is predicting a good season for the fruit.
David Allen Lund, who founded and led the Allen Lund Co., has died.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, acting on requests from cranberry growers, is placing controls on the 2017-18 crop to help bring supplies in line with demand.
Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson continue their campaign for a provision in the North American Free Trade Agreement that would allow growers to seek seasonal trade protection from imports.
The Packer’s 4th Annual West Coast Produce Expo attracted more exhibitors, attendees and buyers to its unique mix of business, networking and fun May 11-12.
House Republicans are trying to pass a farm bill and likely must do it without help from the Democrats.
Investigators continue to search for the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 172 people in 32 states, but a straightforward solution has not been forthcoming.
Consolidation, diversification and investment in technology are current and future trends for Georgia’s commercial vegetable growers.
The Idaho Potato Commission is seeking out spud lovers for a new consumer contest.
If consumers noticed larger potato displays at their local grocery stores earlier this year, it’s probably because the Idaho Potato Commission’s annual display contest drew the most in its 27-year history.
(UPDATED May 24) Fresh fruits and vegetables continue to hold the top spot of organic food sales, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 20th annual survey on the sector.
Big California volume was contributing to low shipping point prices and strong promotion opportunities for California strawberries in mid-May.
More summer Chilean clementine and mandarin volume is on tap for U.S. consumers this year.
Side Delights potatoes from San Francisco-based Fresh Solutions Network fit into some of the top-recommended diet plans for 2018.
Eleven Organic Trade Association members — including one fresh produce company — are participating in a pilot program to deter organic fraud.
Catch up with grower-shippers and marketers of fresh onions with a few quick news briefs.
Liberty Fruit Co. CEO Arnold Caviar celebrated his last day as CEO with friends, family and business partners May 18.
The FDA is still working to find answers to the fundamental questions about the outbreak tied to Arizona romaine, more than one month after the initial alert was issued by the CDC.
Georgia is not known as a citrus state. Not yet, anyway.
Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable Inc. may see about a 25% increase in spring vegetable volume this year, including some trial organic production.
Catch a few quick updates from Georgia produce grower-shippers on their spring/summer vegetable crops.
Watsonville, Calif.-based California Giant Berry Farms has been talking with consumers, and conversations from the first quarter of 2018 are in.