Massachusetts
The New England food recovery organization marks a major milestone as rising food insecurity and higher operational costs drive growing demand across Massachusetts and beyond.
Produce distributors are hoping the market’s progress carries into fall.
The American cranberry industry is one of the biggest losers so far in the escalating trade dispute between the European Union and the U.S.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based produce supplier says the additions will bring new capabilities and expertise to the organization’s rapidly evolving portfolio of brands and offerings.
The New England Produce Council, Burlington, Mass., has postponed a dinner meeting event.
Mount Laurel, N.J.-based RLS Logistics, through its affiliate RLS Partners, has unveiled plans to develop an 83,000 square-foot, temperature-controlled facility in central Massachusetts.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — How did the inaugural New England Organic Produce Conference go? The Packer’s Northeast editor Amy Sowder asks the organizers.
Recent Shelby Market data has revealed the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.
Brockton, Mass.-based Concord Foods is launching three Fresh Success vegetable seasoning mixes.
Chelsea, Mass.-based Morning Kiss Organic — which has expanded its program with organic kiwis and pears, available year-round — will exhibit at the Organic Produce Summit July 10-11 in Monterey, Calif.
The American cranberry industry is one of the biggest losers so far in the escalating trade dispute between the European Union and the U.S.
BOSTON — To get familiar with the Boston area fresh produce market, you have to visit the two centers of activity, side-by-side in Chelsea and Everett, both nestled near Boston.
BOSTON — The foundations of commodity business are crumbling, Steve Lutz told a packed room at the New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo in Boston.
Industry notable Steve Lutz will be a speaker at the New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo 2019.
BOSTON — Eating, buying and selling local produce is a desirable goal for many Bostonians, but it’s not a simple one.
BOSTON — Rich Dachman had two goals at the keynote speech he presented at the New England Produce Council’s 20th anniversary Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo.
Although regional produce conferences have a broader reach than their namesake areas, there’s something about keeping it local, simple and intimate that appeals to participants.
Your life could change forever if you’re a college student chosen to attend the New England Produce Council’s Expo Sept. 18-19.
We heard a lot of good things about the nearby Market Basket location while touring the Boston Market Terminal and New England Produce Center — so we stopped by ourselves to check out why it got such high praise.
BOSTON — Produce professionals from near and far delved into the relationship business at the New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
BOSTON — This Northeast U.S. region marked by wealth, smaller independent retailers, ethnic diversity and high-end foodservice keeps adjusting to today’s challenges to feed its people and those beyond its borders.
Consumer demand has grown beyond juice and sauce for cranberries, which are the commonwealth’s largest agricultural food crop and vital to the local economy.
Morning Kiss Organic has an expanded summer lineup of mini watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydew melons.
Despite the challenges of inflation and the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, business overall seems to be strong for produce suppliers in the Boston area market.
Like other produce suppliers, Boston companies have felt the impact of inflation. Freight costs to Boston from California are up 20% to 25%, said Steven Piazza, managing partner at Community-Suffolk Inc.
After more than half a century filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, the Boston Market Terminal’s docks, platforms, bays and aisles are now hollowed out.
Devens, Mass.-based Little Leaf Farms has raised $90 million in debt and equity financing to build new East Coast sites to supply large retailers and foodservice providers.