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Dan Sholl, 44, an executive in the fresh produce industry and a former general manager of Sacramento-based Wild About Sprouts, has died.

From all that we are all told by marketing pros, consumers love the idea of “getting to know” growers, the folks who put food on their plates.

Soli Organic’s new 130,000-square-foot farm will supply 5 million pounds of organic herbs and leafy greens.

U.S. inflation rates are going back in time to reach levels not seen since the early 1980s.

U.S. imports of fruits jumped 15% in 2021, while trade numbers show U.S. exports of both fresh fruits and vegetables scored modest gains of 4%

Organically Grown Co., a wholesaler and marketer of certified organic produce, has named Brenna Davis CEO.

It may be a small victory for Prince Edward Island exporters, but the USDA has opened Puerto Rico for PEI fresh potato shipments.

Here are more images from The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo 2022 event in Hollywood, Fla., collected by Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer.

Here are more images from The Packer’s GOPEX 2022 event in Hollywood, Fla., collected by Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer.