Search - The Packer

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Despite very dry conditions, the North Carolina sweet potato crop for Vick Family Farms is looking good, says Charlotte Vick, partner and sales manager for the Wilson, N.C. produce marketer.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s July 28-29 Foodservice Conference attracted a record attendance of nearly 2,000 and more than 900 registered buyers from about 250 companies, show organizers said.

A new promotion from the Orlando, Fla.-based company challenges consumers to eat healthfully on the go, while its expanded video series shines a light on the importance of food safety and quality control.

Consumer confidence in fresh produce hinges on many factors, including food safety.

The Western Growers Family of Companies is mourning the death of Hank Giclas, says Dave Puglia, president and CEO.

The value of U.S. fresh fruit exports declined 7% for the year from July 2021 through June 2022, USDA statistics show.

Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms will have its 9.8-ounce Mighty Blues jumbo blueberry pack available from all of its production regions this season, said Kasey Kelley, director of business development.

The Folsom, Calif.-based U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is planning its Blueberry Summit for Oct. 5-7 in Nashville, Tenn.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Tanimura & Antle was highlighting its greenhouse-grown lettuce at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.