Produce - General
BERLIN — From new tech to new tastes and so much more, innovation filled the aisles at the recent Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 7-9 at Messe Berlin.
For a sixth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral, according to the February survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
The Los Angeles-based producer and year-round supplier of premium superfruits has signed an agreement to introduce large-scale farming operations in the Yunnan province of China.
Rafael Lacaz Ruiz joins the team as a protected culture sales representative. He will focus on sales in the U.S. and Canada, according to the company.
Good fruit quality and an increase in demand helped the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer increase orchard gate returns for the 2023-24 season.
Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have introduced the Specialty Crops Security Act, which would give industry stakeholders more opportunity for input on specialty crop block grants.
With the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show underway, Chiquita says it is spotlighting the “Chiquita Difference” through its vibrant presence within the Canadian market.
The grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is poised to welcome the industry on its home turf of Vancouver, British Columbia, at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, April 23-25.
The year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes will showcase its offerings at the April 23-25 event in Vancouver, British Columbia.
In his State of the Fresh Produce Industry address, Ron Lemaire talked about the current political climate, the need for global sustainability goals and the need to focus on the consumer.
As of the conclusion of the 2023 season, South African citrus exporters marked 25 years of shipping fruit to the U.S., and shipments of citrus fruit from South Africa have more than doubled since 2019, the group says.
The reorganization aims to more effectively protect public health from foodborne illness outbreaks and other food safety risks. Implementation of the plan is set to begin on Oct. 1.
Blackberries, watermelon, sweet corn and tomatoes are just few of the approximately two dozen fruits and vegetables Arkansas growers will be marketing this spring and summer, and they say quality should be excellent.
Organizers say the Produce for All Leadership Summit will bring together leaders from across the food, food equity and health spectrums for resource sharing and to create a plan to increase produce consumption.
The Orlando, Fla.-based garlic provider also is celebrating its 75-year journey with a chance for consumers to win a flavor-focused vacation to New Orleans and receive an e-cookbook with favorite meal ideas.
How is FFA growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world? For many young people, growth occurs during the National FFA Convention & Expo. Here are a few tips to help attendees prepare for the event.
The wait is nearly over. The inaugural International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show is set to take place Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla., and the industry is energized to engage.
A pandemic-era program that provided free breakfast and lunch to all schoolchildren expired this year. Republicans voted against efforts to include free school meals this week. Biden’s plan reinstates the program.
Would repealing the Jones Act have an economic effect on agriculture? John Phipps explains why repealing the act would be minimally beneficial for some industries, but have a major impact on others in the U.S.
Registration is open for the Nov. 29-Dec. 2 show held in the heart of New York City.
Soli health practices can help Flip Your Soil from good to great. These practices are also part of the new push for Climate Smart Agriculture practices to sequester carbon.
Even after a great success, we have to keep vigilant to avoid a potential crash-and-burn. We must explore out-of-the-box solutions to today’s critical challenges.
Richard Gupton says this development is helpful as this previous year’s entry-level driver training program went into effect for the CDL program has become a barrier to entry costing $6,000 to $8,000.
The companies say their pricing structures and practices were within the law.
See who was at EPC’s 8th annual Apple Picking Event Oct. 8, at Melick Farm in Oldwick, N.J., established in memory of Joe DeLorenzo, former EPC president.
Global inflation will likely decrease to 6.5% in 2023 and to 4.1% by 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.
I find it telling how resistant people are to calling that big produce industry show in Orlando at the end of October anything other than PMA.
Why a New App Designed by Iowa State Could Be a Game Changer to Identify and Diagnose Unwanted Pests
A new pest ID app designed by Iowa State University is the first of its kind for not only insect detection, but also suggested management practices that can help farmers rid their fields of unwanted pests.
NEPC’s 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo drew major retailers of the region as well as area growers, wholesalers, marketers, packers, brokers and more.
A produce professional was stocking the department shelves on a summery mid-morning Monday at Food Lion in Greystone Village in North Raleigh, N.C.