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Fresh Express says it created a new foodservice division to establish a national offering in that category.
With the change to align with dietary guidelines, manufacturers can voluntarily use the claim on a food package if its meets the updated criteria.
The Rural Mainstreet Index dropped below growth neutral in December after rising in November.
The company is supporting No Kid Hungry for a fifth year and sponsoring the “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” initiative.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s vice president of sustainability spoke with The Packer about her experience at COP29 and what’s ahead for sustainability in 2025.
The report details 2024 activities around sustainability, packaging, climate-smart ag, labor and talent, and consumption and nutrition.
With an aim to offer farmers solutions that address some of their biggest challenges, while also improving operational efficiencies, John Deere is set to introduce an array of new technology at the 2025 CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 7-10.
The company says adding Syros, a manufacturer of avocado products that serves the foodservice and retail sectors, strengthens its presence in Europe.
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer invested in Hessing, which serves fruit and vegetable customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands.
More than $6.5 million over the past eight months has gone into renovating the former Sun Fresh store in Kansas City, Mo.
The market and produce distributors share recent updates to facilities and operations.
Vegetables, potatoes and melons were impacted by the storm’s heavy winds and flooding, according to a University of Florida report.
Two produce businesses have been sanctioned for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers and failure to pay reparation awards.
The acquisition will expand its ability to provide real-time GPS tracking and load optimization on the DAT One platform, the company says.
From innovation to enduring brands, strategic acquisitions to year-round produce supplies, there was much to discuss at the 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference.
Based on user engagement and search trends, a Pinterest report says Gen Z and millennials will infuse cherries into their makeup, menus and mood boards.
The brand has again been honored for its leadership in category innovation, sustainability and shopper engagement.
Mexican hass avocado imports contributed $4.2 billion to the U.S. GDP according to data in a report issued by the Avocado Institute of Mexico.
The 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference brought some 4,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, Dec. 10-12.
A Farm Bureau analysis shows the combined field and livestock worker wage rate nationally is up 3.2% from a year ago.
Those on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market share thoughts on what to expect for 2025.
The company says its new line of Roastables won the Joe Nucci Innovation Award at the New York Produce Show.
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to an already long list of headwinds and challenges, according to the report.
The company said it will supply its living butter lettuce to 13 of the retailer’s distribution centers.
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans call for the substitution of saturated fats with nutrient-dense and unsaturated fats, such as walnuts.
The Swiss agtech company has added offices in Washington state and broadened its U.S. dealer network.
From tropicals to trendy juice shots to elevated eating experiences and year-round availability, the 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference offered a glimpse into what’s next for fresh produce.
The event highlighted collaborative efforts to change behavior among children and families through fresh produce and nutrition education.
Construction is ongoing for a two-story, 5,000-square-foot drivers’ lounge and cafeteria for drivers and employees at the company’s Pennsylvania location.