Produce - General
Kids at schools with Farm to School programs eat more fruits and vegetables, a new study suggests.
Don’t put off immigration reform any longer.
Bayer said it has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting increased worldwide consumption of fruits and vegetables with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business strategy for horticulture.
After years of hard work and bilateral negotiation, consumers in China can finally enjoy fresh blueberries from the United States—the birthplace of modern blueberry cultivation.
Stemilt’s A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries are set to make their grand return in August.
The Government of Panama has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) for consumption into the United States and Territories.
Farmers, dreamers and business owners from across the Midwest will join the American Business Immigration Coalition for a virtual event called Expanding the Midwest’s Workforce Through Commonsense Immigration Reform.
MONTEREY, CALIF. — While seagulls cooed atop the Spanish-tiled roofs and palms danced in the Pacific breeze, produce professionals streamed inside the 40th Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference & Expo.
Consumers want strawberries and blueberries more and more as late summer melts into fall, while California battles the drought to give them what they want.
Last year, with pandemic shopping at its fullest, mushrooms were among the top three best-performing foods in the produce aisle in terms of year-over-year sales. And now what?
In this episode of Packer Insight, editor-in-chief Tom Karst, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss the California water crisis, the tomato wars and recent acquisition activity.
In 2011, when Salix Fruits, the leading company in import and export of fresh fruits, was born, its founder, Juan González Pita, bought the logo from a website for less than 25 dollars.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
Lead New York is pleased to announce the members of its 19th class.
Employee owned grower shipper of premium fresh produce announced today strategic changes, additions and promotions within their sales team to position themselves for strategic growth.
Hazel Technologies Inc. announces the addition of Mike Rubidoux to the company as Director of Sales Strategy.
School will be back in session this fall, and for DNO Produce the return to more normal school schedules is expected to be a boost to its foodservice business.
Rupert, Idaho-based potato grower-shipper Arrowhead Potato Co. and Idaho-based ProSource Produce LLC., have entered an exclusive Sales and Marketing Agreement, that will take effect on August 01, 2021.
Ed Harwood, cofounder and emeritus chief science officer at AeroFarms, has died, leaving a legacy of patented innovative agriculture technology and expansion beyond his expectations.
MountainKing Potatoes, for the first time, will offer the gourmet variety in two new package types: all-new four-count trays and sizeable ten-pounds bags for larger gatherings.
JBT Corporation announces upgrades to one of its Sta-Fresh® Pineapple Coating Technology solutions, Sta-Fresh 2952.
Allen Lund Company welcomes Derek Johnson to the new position of Manager of Carrier Development.
United Fresh and Keany Produce partner to give Washington Conference attendees A ‘Fresh Taste of DC’
United Fresh Produce Association is partnering with Keany Produce & Gourmet and several Washington, D.C. restaurants on a new ‘Fresh Taste of DC’ campaign.
As the Central Mexico and Peruvian winter seasons slow down, Progressive Produce will begin opening its fields in Northern Baja.
Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discussed PMA Foodservice, immigration reform, item identification at the register and more in this episode of Packer Insight.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
Substances in fruits and vegetables are being researched to see how they prevent the development of tumors and inhibit the division of cancer cells.