The Packer
CHICAGO — At 6% below the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s August forecast and down 6% from 2017 production, the 2018 apple crop is forecast to be 256.16 million cartons, according to the U.S. Apple Association.
The National Mango Board is asking packers/marketers to use the group’s logo on mango boxes or Price Look-Up stickers.
CHICAGO — The Mexican apple crop is down for 2018, which is good news for U.S. apple exporters.
As consumers become increasingly distrustful on big tech companies, produce companies and organizations need to consider carefully how collection and use of consumer data affects trust and brand reputation.
University of California economists estimate U.S. exporters of 10 fruits and nuts could see a loss of $2.64 billion a year due to tariffs — and up to $3.34 billion a year for potential effects on other markets.
The United Fresh Produce Association has scheduled a number of food safety education events.
The Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into the source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis from McDonald’s salads continues, with a focus on distributors and growers of romaine and carrots in the salads.
A study commissioned by California’s Citrus Research Board has calculated the annual statewide costs for new regulations on growers to be $203 million statewide.
The Produce Traceability Initiative Leadership Council met recently to put a new spotlight on voluntary adoption of PTI standards.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned five produce companies for failing to pay Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparations.
The FDA investigation into an E. coli outbreak from Yuma, Ariz., romaine turned up no specific source, but concluded it’s likely contaminated irrigation water from a canal that passes near a cattle operation.
TUBAC, Ariz. —— The Mexican tomato trade contributed an estimated $4.8 billion in total economic activity to the U.S. economy in 2016, a new study says.
Cathy Burns encouraged suppliers, importers and buyers at the 50th Nogales Produce Convention to take a close look at the Produce Industry Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices and consider endorsing it.
While demand for some organic commodities seems to be leveling off, that doesn’t seem to be the case for organic avocados from Mexico.
When the Food and Drug Administration tells a food company to issue a recall “or else,” a new document describes exactly what that means.
Rio Rico, Ariz.-based The Sykes Company, announced today that it has selected Lesley Sykes — daughter of company founder and president Bill Sykes — as executive vice president.
Honeycrisp volume is up but most every other major apple variety is down compared with last year.
LAS VEGAS — Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies have been making major investments to be relevant in the increasingly important online space, and new event Groceryshop showed how they are doing it.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Bringing together two big consumer brands, Pasadena, Calif.-based Sun Pacific Cuties are the official citrus at Disney resorts.
Armed with a slow Southern drawl and a quick mind, Charles Hall has a singular focus on the needs of Georgia growers.
ORLANDO, Fla. —— Unveiling the program at the Fresh Summit expo. NatureSweet Tomatoes, San Antonio, Texas, is promoting its employees to consumers in a program called “Associates Under the Label.”
Dozens of foods likely to provoke extreme disgust in many people - but considered palatable, even delicious, in their home cultures are going on display at the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmo, Sweden.
Monica Reinagel, aka The Nutrition Diva, has launched a podcast that focuses on fresh produce growers and other agriculture industries.
Has there ever been a fresh produce item that has ascended per capita consumption levels as fast as the avocado?
NOGALES, Ariz. — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ 50th Annual Produce Convention honored Rosie Cornelius with the Pillar of the FPAA Award Nov. 2 at the group’s Gala celebration.
Salinas, Calif.-based D’Arrigo Brothers of California has hired Cody Ramsey as foodservice manager and Shannon Aliotti as a sales representative.
As CEO of the JV Smith Cos., Vic Smith manages a growing operation that includes thousands of acres of both organic and conventional vegetable output.
TUBAC, Ariz. — From food waste to NAFTA 2.0 to blockchain and food safety issues, industry leaders voiced their thoughts on hot-button issues during a panel presentation at the 50th Nogales Produce Convention.