Produce - General
Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.
The House is preparing to vote next week on legislation aimed at restricting foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, particularly targeting purchases by entities connected to China.
Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations showcased new solutions and technologies at the event.
The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., was the scene for Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations event, held Sept. 12-14.
Western Growers pointed to a lack of lead time for developing and deploying the necessary technology, equipment and infrastructure, as well as the lack of consideration to the cost of compliance, in comments urging the agency to deny a California board’s request to fully implement the rule.
New product introductions and expanded availability were among the talking points of exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations event.
Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations 2024 highlighted the start of new seasons and expanded product lines.
Check out this special video edition of The Packer’s reporting from the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations event.
Produce suppliers in Minnesota’s Minneapolis-St. Paul region are gearing up for a strong fall season as summer fruits give way to heartier autumn offerings.
While many Florida-grown fruits and vegetables were out of season, the majority of the storm’s impact was in other commodities, according to an economic impact analysis from the University of Florida.
The new campaign celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latino workers in the agriculture industry.
A Creighton University survey of rural bankers reflects a bleak picture for U.S. farmers.
As part of the 2025 Indoor Ag-Con conference program, the CEA Alliance will present a “State of the Industry” report, outlining the growth, challenges and opportunities for the CEA sector.
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has demanded the cooperative repay its debts following the announcement it would cease operations.
In honor of its 125th Banana-Versary, Dole Food Co. will host the inaugural Dole Great American Banana Challenge on Aug. 24 during the Great American Banana Split Celebration.
The Markon Cooperative event featured field tours, educational sessions and mini trade shows.
The floral-fabulous Encore Boston Harbor proved a fitting venue for the New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo.
The certified organic farm said the joint venture with Coosemans-Phoenix LLC to create Duncan Family Farms Specialties delivers a more efficient approach for customers and consumers by providing faster delivery of truly local fresh herbs, microgreens, Shishito peppers and more.
Calavo Growers announced in January it would explore the sale of its fresh-cut division — formerly RFG — to F&S Foods, which it had worked with for more than 17 years.
Growers and marketers say favorable growing conditions should make for ample supplies this year.
The e-cookbook showcases top meal ideas from the brand’s 75th Anniversary Recipe Roadtrip, as voted by customers.
The packaging industry continues to come up with innovative ways to fill customers’ packaging needs, whether it’s a produce traceability solution, plastic-free bags or ways to sustainably transport liquid products.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, which joined other groups in cancelling its annual trade show because of the pandemic, is offering sessions online instead.
California cherries are entering peak availability for Stemilt Growers.
Dulcinea Farms is the exclusive marketer and distributor of Kiss Melons, through a new partnership.
High yields and good flavor seem to be the characteristics grower-shippers look for most when selecting a strawberry variety.
United Fresh LIVE! has published its list of exhibitors for its June 15-19 event.
Supplies of a few local products could be a bit tight this summer, but for the most part, Colorado distributors will have plenty of good-quality fruits and vegetables to sell.
Lucky Strike Farms, Burlingame, Calif., is working closely with Fresno, Calif.-based Fowler Packing Co., and the arrangement seems to be working out well.
Gonzalez, Calif.-based Misionero Vegetables has gone through significant changes since the Harbinger Group LLC acquired the company in 2016, said Nicole Zapata, marketing manager.