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Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.

Marketing campaigns connect with Texas and national markets to increase recognition and consumer preference for TX1015 onions.

Bulk onions marketed by grower-shippers in Washington and Oregon typically outsell packaged product, but they say consumer packs have been steadily gaining traction.

A new study shows that consumers prefer high-flavor apple varieties over mainstream options.

The museum timed the three-month Bobby Banana display to coincide with Dole’s 125th “Banana-Versary,” a year-long celebration of the global produce company’s 125 years in the banana business.

Whether it’s by using recyclable packaging, installing solar energy systems or implementing myriad other environmentally friendly practices, berry grower-shippers say they’re committed to sustainability.

Boasting shipments every month, the value of U.S. imports of Peruvian asparagus in 2023 was up 4.9% over 2022.

In 2023, onion utilized production in the Pacific Northwest was up 6% from the previous year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Schnucks will use Instacart Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality across most of its stores, allowing Instacart shoppers to activate items from their picking list within the Instacart Shopper app.