Produce - General
Sev-Rend, Collinsville, Ill., has hired Jensie Smith as relationship manager.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
Staying connected to members is always a goal for industry associations, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it very difficult to do so with typical events.
Carl Ream, who had a produce industry career for more than 30 years, with experience on the retail and supply sides, has died.
U.S. fresh produce imports are exceeding expectations.
The fresh produce industry industry continues to find ways to help consumers industry members to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
At least 125 employees of Green Empire Farms, Oneida, N.Y., have been confirmed with the new coronavirus, COVID-19, prompting government officials to reinforce the need for social distancing and other measures.
The road to the new normal as the COVID-19 crisis continues is a rocky one for many in the fresh produce industry.
El Grupo Crespo, which markets mangoes under the Crespo Organic and RCF brands in the U.S., has opened its packinghouse in El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico for the season.
Avocado sales for fourth-quarter 2019 holidays saw some gains, according to the Hass Avocado Board, which tracks sales and volumes for holidays and events throughout the year.
As consumers continue to seek out time-saving options at mealtimes, grower-shippers in California’s Salinas Valley continue to offer them a wide range of convenient alternatives.
With schools closed, district foodservice professionals across the country are working with numerous collaborators to ensure students have access to healthy meals.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning on buying $470 million in surplus food, including $105 million worth of produce, as growers cope with disrupted supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first session of Stronger Together U.S.’s responsible recruitment webinar series explores how to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
In what ways will the fresh produce industry be changed permanently by COVID-19?
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce has made significant gains in reforestation and the protection of wildlife.
Produce companies and organizations continue to think of innovative ways of helping consumers and customers during the pandemic, from celebrating Cinco de Mayo to new ways of keeping employees safe.
What is the future of the U.S. trading relationship with China?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved $1.2 billion in contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, including $461 million for produce purchases.
Fresh markets apples in storage on May 1 totaled 46.8 million 42-pound bushels, which is 21% more than a year ago, and 18% more than the five-year average, according to the U.S. Apple Association.
The University of Florida is asking for growers to participate in a study on the pandemic’s effects on the state’s agriculture industry.
Nature knows best for California pear growers.
The potato industry needs more help than what the government has given so far, Kam Quarles believes.
More than 60 specialty crop organizations sent a letter to Congressional leaders highlighting efforts by growers and other agricultural employers to protect their labor force during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A&A Organic Farms, Watsonville, Calif., is busy with a full line of spring crops.
Twin River Berries, Portland, Ore., has launched new branding across its berry line.
Whether retailers and consumers are looking for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries, they’ll be able to find them this summer, and they should be pleased with the quality, grower-shippers say.
The California Strawberry Commission wants to make an emotional connection with people through a multi-pronged promotion aimed at connecting the hearts of strawberry growers with the hearts of consumers.
IFoodDecisionSciences Inc. has acquired traceability provider HarvestMark from Trimble.