Logistics
Hitchcock Farms has completed its transition from the Southern California desert region to its spring/summer/fall home in Salinas, said Dan Holt, vice president of sales and marketing.
Strict food safety measures have been implemented as Peruvian avocado producers prepare to pack and ship up to 200 million pounds of high-quality fruit to the U.S. between June and September.
As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic delivered a devastating blow to many businesses that buy onions, it left no doubt about the importance of onions in diets worldwide, suppliers say.
New Jersey officials and produce leaders are grappling with how to mitigate the health and safety of the state’s people as it is the second-most dangerous U.S. state for the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
Neftali Garcia, representing the first generation in his family to attend college, was also a benefactor of the Washington Apple Education Foundation.
Carrier Transicold of Southern California has opened a 42,000-square-foot service facility.
Six studies from U.S. universities found positive effects of strawberry consumption.
Texas-based company ¡Yo Quiero! Brands opened a 45,000-square-foot distribution facility in Rhome, Texas.
Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., is building a massive distribution center in Laredo, Texas, for Mexican avocados.
Conrad & Adams Fruit Co. LLC is excited for the Audra Rose cherry season.
As the volume of fresh produce transported between North America and South America increases, Sealand is working to “streamline and effectively deliver an unbreakable end-to-end avocado cold chain journey.”
Onions Etc. is upping its production capacity this year, said Darrell Kelson, CEO.
Hugh Branch, South Bay Fla., is in its second year partnering with Nardelli Bros. Inc., Cedarville, N.J., offering its corn for the New Jersey company’s tray-pack operation.
Salinas, Calif.-based Coastline Family Farms is launching onion production in Stockton, Calif., this year, said Robert Verloop, chief operating officer.
The Atlanta State Farmers Market is so much more than the name might imply. Yes, in the shed area, the general public wanders booths laden with fresh fruits and vegetables from area farmers.
Many California table grape growers have adopted sustainable growing and business strategies to guide their vineyards into a productive, profitable and ecologically sound future.
A few of the large wholesalers and distributors at the Atlanta State Farmers Market, Forest Park, Ga., have expanded by adding or moving into new spaces on the property.
The COVID-19 crisis has increased the desire for greater visibility into all of the fresh food supply chain.
Effective July 30, assessment rates for onions handled under the South Texas onion marketing order will decrease from 6.5 cents to five cents per 50-pound unit.
With the domestic chili pepper deal approaching, chili producers and marketers are preparing for a season of flavor.
Black table grapes rank a distant third in sales after red and green varieties, but there’s a decided group of consumers who have taken a liking to the darker-hued fruit.
LGS Specialty Sales, New Rochelle, N. Y., kicked off its summer citrus with lemons from Argentina and Chile.
Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House to prohibit imports of fresh citrus from China.
Homegrown Organic Farms is partnering with Valles del Sur, a Chilean grower, to import organic blueberries.
Willard, Ohio-based Buurma Farms Inc. added some new equipment for this year, said Loren Buurma, partner.
The Columbus-based Ohio Restaurant Association has launched a couple of initiatives stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, said Homa Moheimani, director of communications.
Sanfillipo Produce Co. has upgraded its online ordering system, said Jamie Sanfil-lipo, partner and sales manager.
Sirna & Sons Produce has brought in Allie Sirna as the second member of the Sirna family’s fourth generation to join the company, said Tom Sirna, president.
The mental health of Quebec’s produce growers is top of mind among all the stress of the summer peak season.
A new estimate projects that the 2020 Washington apple crop will be similar in size to last season.