Search - The Packer

The focus on eliminating as much plastic and packaging as possible that permeated the produce industry not too long ago seems to have dissipated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carrots, potatoes, lettuce, onions and tomatoes were among the top 10 categories by volume in the third-quarter Organic Produce Performance Report released Oct. 21 by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.

Peruvian grape exports are expected to rise again in 2020-21, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. will hold its first-ever virtual Mango Quality Summit.

The United Fresh Produce Association is hosting a traceability seminar on Nov. 5.

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. iis voluntarily recalling Natural Grocers Brand 4-ounce Organic Whole Elderberries after being notified by its supplier of the potential presence of Salmonella.

JOH is proud to announce that its 8th annual Kids 360 charity event that took place on October 5th was a great success.

Each week The Packer releases its digital version of the print newspaper. Check out this week’s issue.

Nearly a dozen retailers are currently going through the approval and testing process for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Online Purchasing Pilot.

Berry People, a year-round, full-line shipper of branded organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and avocados, recently secured partnerships with growers in Peru.