Industry News
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.
Dave Armstrong will transition to executive chairman, and Eduardo Flores will become president and CEO in April.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based company says it took home four PAC Global Awards for its branding.
The company says it received rankings in the categories for fresh berries, fresh fruit and salad kits.
From IFPA to the CEA Alliance to the NPC, the fresh produce industry is eager to collaborate with Brooke Rollins.
Fruit Logistica 2025 brought together fresh produce industry professionals from around the globe to the Berlin Messe, where over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries featured the latest innovations in fresh produce.
The company brought together leaders from its vegetable seeds, crop protection, and digital farming solutions businesses to share how it aims to support growers in delivering quality and consistency, all while helping them to do more with less.
The annual global fruit and vegetable trade show in Berlin featured an array of out-of-this-world fresh produce, including some exciting offerings in grapes and berries.
Innovation was everywhere at Fruit Logistica 2025, including the latest solutions for grower-packer-shippers from BeeHero, Apeel and Clarifresh.
The grocery delivery and pickup service recently unveiled a list of 75 of its top-growing brands.
A shifting customer base, rampant consolidation and a new role for produce salesmen are some changes observed or predicted by distributors at the Bronx, N.Y., mainstay.
The National Potato Council’s recent Potato Expo 2025 drew more than 2,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors, making it the second-biggest potato event in the expo’s 17-year history.
The company behind Fruitist Blueberries aims to bring nutritious snacking to the world with its “global-local” strategy.
Part of its “ambitious and rapid” expansion, the indoor grower has opened its first greenhouse in Lorena, Texas, the second of three regional hubs it plans to open in 2024.