Produce - General
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently completed a state-mandated referendum vote that determined the California Avocado Commission is approved to continue in operation for the next five years.
Usually, when you peel an onion, you toss out the skin. When you do that, you lose the skin’s antioxidants, and the waste goes to the landfill.
Church Brothers Farms developed a new clamshell for its Little Gem lettuce that protects and showcases the premium variety at retail.
New Jersey peach growers are looking for a big season.
Westport, Conn.-based New England Consulting Group has added Steven Davis as a principal and advisor to its restaurant, retail and CPG practices.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has hired Alex Jimenez as an AgTech account executive.
Don’t miss anything from these Santa Maria California produce companies.
Vero Beach, Fla.-based IMG Citrus, a citrus grower, packer and shipper, acquired a 2,500-acre citrus grove in Charlotte County, Fla.
The Packer asked industry leaders for their perspective on the United Fresh Produce Association/Produce Marketing Association news that they will merge by the beginning of 2022.
Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries is celebrating its first Earth Month being powered by a 100% net-zero carbon power supply.
Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms has redesigned its Vidalia onion bag, box and bin packaging as part of the company’s new brand image.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture now provides state estimates of fresh fruit and vegetable exports.
The USDA today announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
DAT Freight & Analytics has introduced Multilane Rates for Ratecast, a feature that enables Ratecast subscribers to build price forecasts into their workflows.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast. The Boys & Girls Club has always welcomed us to share our love and knowledge of produce with its members.
If 2020 delivered a punch to the industry gut with the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo delivered a needed counter-punch.
Packaging trends for Santa Maria-area shippers include a diverse set of expectations on rising costs, and sustainability.
Artificial intelligence can tell which strawberries will taste better, according to new University of Florida research.
A Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Fresh Perspectives Scholarship has started to enable a woman in the industry to attend the Women’s Fresh Perspective Conference each year at no cost.
While change is inevitable, print marketing remains the most trusted media vehicle in the industry* and is unmatched in the ways it captivates, comforts, and converts.
The Packer is seeking input from California Salinas Valley produce growers/shippers/marketers.
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.
Miami-based Alpine Fresh has hired Chris Elmer as vice president of sales.
Chiquita is launching “30BY30,” a program to reduce carbon emissions in its operations by 30% by the end of 2030.
The 2020 value of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports declined slightly, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture analysis shows.
Episode 42 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation with Sandor Nagy, group vice president of supply chain for Driscoll’s.
It’s time to go back to basics, y’all.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.
Older, higher-income Hispanic consumers living in the Western U.S. are the most frequent purchasers of fresh limes, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2021 survey.