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John Alexander’s expertise includes a 26-year career with Walmart and Sam’s Club, with 20 years in produce and floral for the retailer.

Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.

The Cam Series imaging system features multiple camera angles paired with rotating produce to capture comprehensive, 360-degree views of each item as it moves through the inspection process, the company says.

The new private label features 100% recycled PET bottles.

Frutura spoke with The Packer about Agrícola Don Ricardo’s B Corp certification, sustainability and progress in its platform by baselining data companywide.

Fairtrade International-certified banana importer Equifruit has once again earned a spot on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2024.

The International Fresh Produce Association has named five top executives as the winners of its Retail Merchant Innovation Award.

The Dole Performance Recipes and Resources Page features seven smoothies, snacks, sides and energy bites rich in fresh fruits and vegetables intended to fuel pre-race training and aid in post-workout recovery.

Former deputy ag secretary Kathleen Merrigan highlights the top non-farm-bill issues that are currently impacting agriculture.

With nearly 20 employees walking at the event — and a weeklong companywide fundraising campaign — the team mobilized fundraising events to support the cause, the company said.