Industry News
Former CEO Eric Lindberg has returned to lead the business while the company conducts a search for a successor.
These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Berry People LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower and marketer of fresh produce has acquired Greenhill Produce, a nearly 150-acre greenhouse facility.
Following the finding of eight adults, the California Department of Food and Agriculture placed a portion of Orange County under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine.
The Border Trade Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group, has appointed Pete Sepulveda as its next chairman.
Growers report good news from the field as they gear up for the holiday sales period.
In a letter to the president-elect, the organization urges the maintaining of competitive markets, access to trade and export markets and strengthening the farm safety net.
The St. Louis-based firm, formerly the Tom Lange Family of Cos., unveiled a new structure along with its name change in September.
The hub leverages internet-connected tech and artificial intelligence to provide real-time insights that improve supply-chain transparency for IFCO’s global customers.
One has a new owner and another has a new name and structure as distributors get set for what they hope will be a festive and lucrative selling season.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join Clinton Griffiths for a virtual live town-hall Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. CDT. Farmers and ranchers will ask about the most pressing issues and opportunities they face.
Inflation is hitting headlines after an unprecedented run of low inflation. It’s been 12 plus years since it managed to creep far above 2-2.5%. John Phipps explains what’s being overlooked in the inflation discussion.
The company’s “Small Change, Big Difference” campaign replaced its iconic blue banana sticker with a pink sticker to advocate for breast cancer awareness.
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation works to provide tools, training and support necessary to develop growers and industry members as leaders.
“Show Us Your Sweets” invites home cooks and holiday hosts to showcase their best sweetpotato recipes in four contest categories: appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and innovative creations.
The event will highlight findings from a recent symposium that explored the future of the U.S. agricultural workforce.
The National Potato Council event will return to Orlando in January to help industry partners launch into the new year.
The exchange offers and consent solicitations are part of a larger process tied to Kroger’s planned merger with Albertsons.
Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, returns to the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast to discuss the importance of advocacy, how growers can get started and more.
Hosted by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, the 2024 Southwest International Produce Expo is set for Nov. 7-9 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Ariz.
The first-ever National California Date Month aims to celebrate a bountiful harvest and the taste, quality, versatility and heritage of California dates.
The International Fresh Produce Association has named five top executives as the winners of its Retail Merchant Innovation Award.
The fruit breeder has added varieties and a breeding program from Inka’s Berries, which develops no-chill cultivars.
Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy also announced the promotion of two new executives, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
After decades of operating as Tom Lange Family of Cos., the company says it is entering a new era as Lange Cos.
The Texas International Produce Association and the Houston Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association say the event brought together industry leaders, partners and friends for a day of competition, camaraderie and networking.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says the leadership program helps up-and-coming leaders grow their leadership skill set, learn from decades-long industry leaders and develop their network of connections.
SpartanNash says the addition of Fresh Encounter Inc. will expand the company’s retail footprint by 33%.
Innovation, fruit breeding and more innovation were on display at the 2024 Fruit Attraction, Oct. 8-10, in Madrid.