Produce - General
Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., the world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh avocados, addresses the niche market need for sophisticated avocado ripening.
The Produce Marketing Association recently submitted comments to the EPA on a proposed rule for pesticides.
Generation Farms, the smallest big company in produce, continues its expansion with the addition of respected produce industry veteran Mike Thomas to the newly created position of General Manager.
Brighter Bites announces the addition of Chelsea Collins to its board of directors to further strengthen community relations in its seven cities and continue to develop the company’s nutrition education pillar.
Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., has a new way to engage consumers: Pip the Chatbot.
As consumers continue to look for functional benefits in their food and beverage choices, POM Wonderful, the leader in fresh pomegranates, is seeing record demand during the 2020 California season.
To honor Mexican brands that strengthen the country’s image abroad, The Ambassador Brands held its first edition, recognizing Avocados From Mexico and other brands.
A survey of small Texas farms indicates a “significant gap” in food safety protocols and resources, according to a new study from the University of Houston.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation President and CEO, Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak is representing North America during the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables launch event on Tuesday, December 15.
Interstate Cold Storage, Fort Wayne, Ind., a family-owned public refrigerated warehouse company, has appointed Charles Betts National Sales Manager.
California’s citrus domestic season is in full-swing and the Bee Sweet Citrus team is encouraging consumers to set their sight on specialty citrus varieties.
Indoor Ag-Con, the premier trade show for the indoor agriculture/vertical farming industry, announces the formation of its inaugural advisory board.
Thanksgiving wasn’t a blockbuster holiday for Chicago area produce distributors, but they said it wasn’t a total disaster saleswise.
The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX) has been reinvented for 2021, offering organic fresh produce buyers and suppliers two chances to engage in this increasingly important segment of the industry.
Curious about California water regulations and how they will affect produce crop sustainability?
Pure Flavor, Leamington, Ontario, has launched Live Deliciously Magazine, which features full-page photos of recipes with diverse flavors.
As operations and business continue to grow, Del Rey Avocado adds a new sales representative to its team.
Avocado marketers anticipate the usual increase in demand next month leading up to the biggest guacamole consumption occasion of the year — the Super Bowl.
Shipments of Mexican produce to the U.S. increased at a double-digit rate in the second quarter this year.
Honeybear Growers, Brewster, Wash., recently received the Brewster Chamber of Commerce’s Best Large Business of the Year Award.
The California Avocado Commission has new board members and executive officers.
Comstock Park, Mich.-based Vine Line Produce Distribution is a new organization formed by the merger of Heeren Bros. Inc. and Walsma & Lyons.
Can the world really expect Dollar General to evolve from selling bargain paper towels, breakfast bars, and bleach to “sustainably grown” local produce in one fell swoop?
Produce growers are evolving to meet federal food safety requirements, but a new study shows that many are not are optimistic that federal rules will make compliance with buyer expectations easier.
CHICAGO — Produce companies are competing for scarce talent in a tight economy, and that is translating to more generous benefits and higher compensation compared with a few years ago.
Naturipe Farms, Salinas, Calif., has appointed Jill Overdorf as director of business development for foodservice.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Plastic Packaging Working Group has met for the first time, and has outlined some goals.
After 11 years as chief science and technology officer for the Produce Marketing Association, Bob Whitaker plans to retire in January.
Almost 1,000 agriculture groups and companies are urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, including dozens of specialty crop groups.
The New York Apple Association, Fishers, has received the Telly Award for a television commercial featuring the state’s apple growers.