Produce - General
Consumers and foodservice professionals can continue to purchase and enjoy green avocados from the Dominican Republic
The National Council of Agricultural Employers recently met with officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C., to discuss vaccination issues impacting agricultural workers traveling to the United States.
Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit, announced a new partnership with produce supplier Food Forward to add Los Angeles as the eighth location where the organization will serve students and families.
To learn more about how the Ukraine-Russia war may impact the produce industry, The Packer recently sat down with Max Teplitski, chief science officer of the International Fresh Produce Association.
Dave was to produce management what Gen. George McClellan was to organizing Union troops during the Civil War: very thorough and one who left little to chance.
Kale brings a steady following when it comes to organic purchases. The leafy greens were the No. 1 item that shoppers purchased as organic—both periodically and exclusively again this year.
The 2021 drought directly cost the California agriculture sector about $1.1 billion and nearly 8,750 full- and part-time jobs, according to estimates in a new analysis led by UC Merced researchers.
From indoor farming to value-added convenience to sustainability and new product innovation, exhibitors at SEPC’s recent Southern Exposure event in Orlando, Fla., talked the hottest produce trends and more.
A recent Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer report, conducted Feb. 14-18 (just days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), shows farmers expect weaker financial performance in 2022.
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. announced the recent addition of David Wickline as sales, business development manager.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) invites all current high school students in the Washington apple counties to participate in the 20th annual Year of the Apple Art Contest.
Pricing changes on top items from Produce Market Guide’s top 10 searched produce items.
The Irvine-based California Avocado Commission will use advertising, social media “and a host of integrated activities” in its consumer marketing program this year, said Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing.
The Farmlink Project connects farms with excess fresh produce to food banks. FLP has rescued over 60 million pounds of produce in under two years, delivering to 46 states across the U.S. and Mexico.
The National Mango Board District will resume nomination acceptances for IV Importer and First Handler seats.
The popularity of organic avocados doesn’t seem to be fading.
Date demand is at an all-time high, and Yuma, Ariz.-based Bard Valley Natural Delights is targeting foodies that enjoy an ethnic exploration of food.
Mission Produce Inc. announced their “Experience the Difference” campaign, a year-long initiative to showcase the key advantages customers can experience with the company.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced that April 12 will be the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season.
The USDA announced supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program will receive a total of $130 million in supplemental American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding
“We are excited for retailers to visit our booth so we can thank them for a great season last year and start planning for 2022,” states Susan Noritake, Zespri’s head of sales for the North American market.
The 2022 National Grocers Association Show, held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, was co-located with Independent Grocers Alliance and Indoor Ag Con.
Health and wellness, a pillar on which the Mission-based Texas International Produce Association is founded, will be a continued focus of this year’s Viva Fresh Expo, set for April 21-23 in Grapevine, Texas.
U.S. imports of Mexican table grapes should start as early as mid-April this year, with volume picking up significantly in May and continuing into June. Growers anticipate good quality and increased volume.
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Bobalu Berry Farms continues to celebrate 60 years in business with yet another milestone. For the first time, the company has offices in the Watsonville/Salinas, Calif. area.
IFPA drafted a letter co-signed by 40 organizations representing the produce industry urging the quick passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580).
A March 31 fire at San Juan, Texas-based Rio Fresh Inc. has significantly damaged a large portion of the company’s fresh onion packing facility, according to a news release.
West Pak Avocados Inc., has ramped up its Murrieta, Calif.-based packing, ripening and distribution center for the 2022 California season.
Collaboration is not a word that comes to mind in politics these days. On March 29, 2022, the state of California, the federal government and San Joaquin Valley water leaders made an announcement of agreement.