Search - The Packer

Johanna Mirenda, Organic Trade Association farm policy director, is laser-focused specifically on the fresh produce industry in two ways.

At its newest expansion, Albion, N.Y.-based Intergrow Greenhouses has opened a 10-acre greenhouse, expected to produce more than 3 million pounds of fresh produce a year to serve the entire Eastern Seaboard.

Preventing food waste while saving money at the same time is the goal of the Flashfood app, and now the app has a big retail supporter.

Grower-shippers anticipate a festive fall with gatherings galore – in other words, perfect conditions for pumpkins.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture recognizes the power of social media in its 2021 promotional efforts, as more and more people are glued to their phones.

Disney princesses Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Merida, Moana, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana play starring roles in Dole’s newest campaign.

Taking into consideration the record-breaking heat in some parts of the U.S., Newport Beach, Calif.-based Side Delights is offering summer solutions for shoppers to help keep kitchens cool and recipes fresh.

Sherrington, Quebec-based Vegpro International is investing $55 million into its first greenhouse complex, including packing lines, in Sherrington, part of the Montérégie region.

The U.S. online grocery market generated $6.7 billion in sales during July, as ship-to-home sales declined to $1.4 billion while the combined pickup/delivery segment remained steady at $5.3 billion.

It is with mixed feelings that Rainier Fruit Company announces the retirement of their President, Randy Abhold on August 31st.