Search - The Packer

Time to strike while the iron is hot for strawberries, grapes, watermelons and more.

A great plan won’t hit your goals without execution at store level. I had a boss once who used to tell me, “Nothing is real until it happens in the store.” To have great execution you need great produce managers.

The National Mango Board has a full schedule of activities for its virtual booth at the United Fresh LIVE! Expo June 15-18.

A 2019 study conducted by IRI, a Chicago-based market intelligence and analytics company, found that Side Delights Steamables is leading the microwave/steamable potato segment.

A & H Farm, Asian Family Market, Evergreen United Food Hub Inc., Gullah Farmers Cooperative Association, and Hardee Fresh LLC are new companies to the Market. Ratto Bros., Inc. and other companies have updates.

Avocado harvest is gearing up in south Florida, with harvest and shipments kicking in by early June, shippers said.

The Organic Trade Association reports that organic food sales in 2019 surpassed $50 billion, including $18 billion for organic produce.

South Carolina peach grower Titan Farms will feature a patriotic-themed box for a limited time.

Carcione’s Fresh Produce Co Inc. & The Kroger Co. have been Endorsed. Alsuper, Copal, Gima Green Products LLC, Jar Fresh & Recovery Park Farms Inc. are new companies to the Market. Ratto Bros., Inc. has updates & more.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on D & T Produce LLC and West Coast Distributing Inc. American Produce & Repack, El Taco Via, Green Whale LLC, and Oscar Algranatti are new companies to the Market, plus company updates.