Produce - General
The two-day event focused on the importance of building a brand and the need for a more personalized health care experience — all in hopes of building a healthier and more sustainable agricultural community.
The Buyers Edge Platform Produce Division recently hosted its annual BEP Produce Distributors Conference — formerly the Produce Alliance National Conference — in New Orleans.
The strategic marketing alliance will provide cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and mixed melons to retail, foodservice and fresh-cut customers.
Everyone has a different idea of what constitutes specialty produce. Star fruit, dragon fruit and papaya fall into that category, but what of baby potatoes, lesser-known squash and microgreens?
Multiple agriculture organizations are urging Congress to give President Joe Biden the authority to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
Starting in October the USDA will be charging increased fees for selected specialty crop grading and inspection services.
The summer season should be a productive one for Los Angeles-area produce distributors despite delayed harvests for most California-grown commodities.
The season may have gotten off to a later start than usual, but Michigan produce distributors say they’re seeing a superb summer so far.
Although farm wages have been rising, a new USDA report says those rising costs have been offset by rising productivity and/or output prices.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has expanded into California, Texas and New Mexico — and recently shared more details on its November expo.
U.S. lawmakers are proposing to create a permanent structure at the USDA to provide relief to growers who lose crops because of natural disasters.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported a doubling of net income for the second quarter that ended June 30.
Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms was presented with the IFPA Foodservice Conference’s Chef’s Choice Award at the annual show in Monterey on July 28.
Western Growers has announced that Dr. Temple Grandin will be the kickoff keynote speaker at the group’s 97th Annual Meeting in Hawaii.
The USDA has released Version 3.0 of its free USDA Market News mobile app.
London Fruit operates a facility in south Texas that spans almost 50,000 square feet, including refrigerated cold storage and a USDA organic-certified repacking space.
Retailers and apple growers increasingly are turning to branded apples — also known as managed or club varieties — to offer consumers what they consider to be a superior eating experience.
Agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 2 points to a reading of 123.
Supporters say the Specialty CROP Act responds to continued high tariffs, burdensome labeling requirements and other trade barriers that restrict U.S. products from accessing foreign markets.
More than 500 attendees, buyers and exhibitors attended the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ inaugural Southwest International Produce Expo.
It’s almost summer in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it’s time for Chilean fruit. Here’s what to expect for commodities, quality and volume.
The USDA says the specialty crops competitiveness initiative will raise awareness of which of its services and resources are available support to the specialty crops industry and help identify gaps in those services.
Efforts are underway to ensure that Chilean-grown blueberries meet the same quality standards as U.S. blueberries, industry sources say.
Unifrutti said the move supports its strategy of building a globally diversified premium fruit platform, while complementing its product offering by adding a strong table grape and cherry platform.
The meeting is open to up to 100 public attendees on a first-come, first-served basis
While trying to slow the spread of the invasive pest, researchers discovered its attraction to vibration.
January has been much more forgiving in 2024 with the volume coming out of Oxnard, Calif., currently double of what it was at this time in 2023, the company says.
Hurricanes last fall, recent drought and other factors have held back some fresh produce output in Mexico in recent months, but the value of U.S. imports from the country continues to climb.
The energy and enthusiasm at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2024 filled the Tampa Convention Center — as did a host of new products, promotions and packaging from the world of fresh produce.