Produce - General
New trade numbers through October indicate little change in U.S. fresh produce export shipments compared with a year ago, while U.S. imports of fresh fruits and vegetables are up moderately in the last 12 months.
From fresh flavors to new packaging to promotable product, the fresh fruit and vegetable industry hit the New York Produce Show, Dec. 5-7 at the Javits Center, ready to put their best produce foot forward.
Ag employers want relief from high H-2A wage rates, and they want relief now.
As part of the company’s plan to liquidate assets following a bankruptcy filing, it gave a 60-day notice to its workforce.
Rio Rico, Ariz.-based SunFed expects to move slightly more Mexican produce in 2024 compared to last year, despite weather challenges early in the year.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the California Chamber of Commerce claim the new laws violate the First Amendment and overstep the Clean Air Act.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company, which sources, produces and distributes fresh hass avocados, is set to showcase its advanced ripe-room technology, “Mission Control,” at Fruit Logistica, Feb. 7-9, in Berlin.
The 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary notes that tests were conducted on 10,665 samples from 23 commodities including fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, dairy, nuts and grains.
The event is dedicated to cultivating meaningful discussions surrounding policies and regulations impacting the importation of fresh produce, the association says.
A new initiative provides $65 million for projects to help the specialty crop sector increase global exports and an additional $72.9 million is available for research through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
The companies say Acadian Plant Health customers can expect better access to products, including its organic product line, as well as agronomists and more.
In his season forecast, Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist and president of World Weather, shared with USApple members how he sees a relatively favorable growing season.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agency has finalized updates, including expanded fruit and vegetable benefits, to foods prescribed to participants in the Women, Infants and Children program.
Distributors in Florida and North Carolina have recently been awarded Department of Defense contracts to supply fresh produce.
The foundation will fund 11 projects that tackle issues such as biodiversity, social issues, climate and more.
The vegetable seed breeder says it added marketing and project management to its combined North and Central American operations.
With over 100 attendees focused on trade issues, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas concluded its Spring Policy Summit in late March.
The USDA is seeking public input on modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee.
Marco Andrea Corbo, produce veteran and vice president of sales and operations for Toronto’s J.E. Russell Produce Ltd., died June 18.
The company says it plans to launch new innovations that will impact the fruit and vegetable market including new insecticides and herbicides as well as new hybrids and varieties.
The Hass Avocado Board has named marketing firm Meyocks as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The trade show was so huge and so elaborate, it was almost like a theme park at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show. This is what one of our editors saw and learned.
Before you flip the calendar to 2023, cross a few important tax to-dos off your list, encourages Paul Neiffer, CPA and principal with CLA.
What will you do for a smoothie crafted with organic, fresh fruit and vegetables at a trade show?
From jumbo berries to value-added convenience to sustainability, this year’s Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure offered a feast of fresh produce trends.
San Francisco-based food technology company GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Parlier, Calif.-based Custom Produce Sales. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
USDA-reported truck shipments for 2022 show berries and lettuces were big movers in the California central coast district.
Supplies of produce from the Santa Maria region should be fairly steady this spring despite heavy rains earlier this year, says Matt Hiltner, marketing coordinator for Babé Farms, Inc., Santa Maria, Calif.
The organic Italian sweet peppers “will bring an elevated experience to the consumer and provide a great upgrade option from the traditional blocky pepper,” said Joanna Jaramillo, marketing manager.
The Board Leadership Development (BOLD) program connected emerging leaders from across the supply chain with experts and resources essential to form a well-rounded understanding of the business.