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The Packer’s Sustainable Insights survey showed that the three things growers associate with sustainability can be summarized with one theme — keeping the farm for the long run.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Shrugging off worries about the potential disruptive effects of Hurricane Matthew, the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit 2016 set a new East Coast attendance record.

U.S. imports of organic fresh produce from Mexico and Peru are growing fast, U.S. Department of Agriculture trade numbers reveal.

The pandemic was very good for organic produce demand, and new research from Rabobank looks at the reasons behind that surge and what may be next for the sector.

With Northwest onion crop yields cut short by hot weather, shipping point prices for onions were well above year-ago levels in late October.

Six out of 10 consumers who say sustainability is a top priority for them support increased government-mandated labeling for food.

California Governor Gavin Newsom in October signed a package of legislation designed to raise consumer awareness and industry accountability around packaging and recycling issues.

The South Texas Onion Marketing Order isn’t dead yet.

Hantsport, Nova Scotia-based CKF Inc. has announced investments to substantially increase its thermoformed molded fiber production capacity.

Nearly 2 in 10 consumers polled by The Packer this year say the biggest influence on their produce purchasing decisions is the type of packaging used.