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June is National Mango Month, and the National Mango Board is highlighting that it’s always mango season.

Some, but far from all, produce operators have optimism about President Biden’s plans to put in place policies that will give growers a “green new deal” to help reduce greenhouse gases.

Decarbonization of fresh produce production and logistics, achieving zero waste and seeking more sustainable growing methods are among the long-term goals for produce companies surveyed by The Packer.

Third-party certification bodies play a significant but not universal role in confirming and measuring sustainability measures related to the environment.

Foodservice demand is revving up for a torrid summer.

Looking back on the COVID-19 pandemic, industry leaders found many reasons to take pride in how their companies came through the worst of the pandemic.

Produce industry leaders think that the complete lifting of COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants and social gatherings is the best indication that foodservice business will return to pre-pandemic levels.

The “optics” and the science behind product testing were evaluated in a June 10 session at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Reimagine Conversations web seminar.

Prices for cantaloupe around the nation ranged from $1.48 to $4.99 each on June 16, according to U.S. Marketing Services.

With 70% of adults in New York having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said June 15 the state was ready to “return to life as we know it.”