Industry News
The annual “State of the Strawberry Category Report” highlights year-over-year growth in conventional and organic berries.
The annual celebration recognizes organizations that demonstrate industry stewardship, sustainability and innovation in food and agribusiness.
BDA/Dorot Farm said supplies look good as it readies to launch its new crop for the upcoming North American season.
The celery brand is highlighting healthy gameday snacking, while offering Dandy celery consumers the chance to win a $1,000 grand prize and weekly chances to win $100, through Feb. 7.
The group’s VP of supply chain and customs policy stressed the critical role that the East and Gulf Coast ports play in the retail supply chain.
The California-based company said it has automated tropical fruit, citrus and onions packing lines.
The newly formed company will operate under the Creekside Organics Inc. name, and the Fruit World label will be one of the company’s flagship brands.
The leadership development program focuses on hands-on experience with legislative and regulatory issues, a mentorship program, networking and more.
Sun World International says it will highlight the grapes at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 19-21.
The grocery retailers have been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, which certifies organizations based on results of its HR Best Practices Survey.
The organizations say this effort will continue expanding access to nutritious foods to improve health outcomes.
The former NASA mission specialist and engineer and current CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering will share his inspiring story at the produce expo.
With more than 4,000 hectares of avocados and mangoes combined in Peru, the company says it is leveraging its owned supply to meet spring demand and support customers’ category growth.
A nationwide survey of beekeepers has revealed catastrophic honeybee colony losses across the U.S., with commercial operations reporting an average loss of 62% between June 2024 and February 2025.
The company, founded in 1979, said the updated logo references the tradition of its red potatoes and sustainability, as well as honors its location.
The retailer says its new look will embrace its legacy and its evolution as a company.
Registration will open Feb. 3 for the event, which promotes Texas’ role in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.
The fruit and vegetable company will present with its master growers in a double exhibition area with a main stand and showroom at the event in Berlin.
EFI and The Packer will present the award, recognizing and amplifying the contributions of farmworkers. Deadline for nominations is Feb 28.
With the year starting with slower sales, suppliers on the Ontario Food Terminal are ready for business to pick up.
The specialty retailer plans to open more than seven stores and hire over 650 team members throughout the state.
The funding will be used to enhance vision-based autonomous technology and to drive commercialization efforts.
The Guelph, Ontario-based indoor vertical grower says the funding will help it expand its reach in Canada.
The facility provides more capacity, greater efficiency and added convenience to better serve digital and in-store customers, the company says.
The program delivers a range of information and experience in a variety of field and classroom locations, as well as networking opportunities, for a group of 18 produce professionals.
The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas is inviting Southeastern Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2025 attendees to booth No. 529 for a free latte.
The dynamic global produce community convened at Fruit Logistica 2025 with the collective goal of future proofing the fresh produce industry, driving sustainability and increasing consumption.
The interactive webinar, titled “ICE, ICE Maybe?” will offer attendees actionable steps to take to prepare for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security actions.
Representing the International Fresh Produce Association, where he is a board member and chair of the U.S. Government Relations Council, Bret Erickson is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on Feb. 26.
Nominated for his dedication to the next generation, the president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms was honored during the National Potato Council’s Washington Summit.