PRODUCE
Vertically integrated, fresh produce giant invests in tech company, Decapolis, with plans to develop food industry, blockchain-enabled traceability tool, starting with Fresh Del Monte’s Costa Rican pineapples.
California-based Elevated Foods granted $20 million from USDA to support farms and working lands with climate-smart ag practices and expand markets.
The San Antonio-based company’s latest addition capitalizes on consumers’ demand for snacking vegetables.
The association urges retailers to help consumers understand the differences between recalled field cucumbers and greenhouse-grown cucumbers.
Chicago-area produce distributors were thankful for a strong Thanksgiving holiday period and anticipate more of the same for Christmas and New Year’s.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas recently hosted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs at its headquarters for a roundtable discussion.
USDA seeks input on how to identify those who experienced discrimination and what kind of evidence should be submitted to back up the claims.
The year started off fine for The Fresh Guys, said president Peter Braidman. But then COVID-19 came along.
Neftali Garcia, representing the first generation in his family to attend college, was also a benefactor of the Washington Apple Education Foundation.
Six studies from U.S. universities found positive effects of strawberry consumption.
Texas-based company ¡Yo Quiero! Brands opened a 45,000-square-foot distribution facility in Rhome, Texas.
New Jersey peach farmers are preparing for a harvest season with pandemic protocols protecting farm workers.
The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is bringing people in the produce and floral industry together with a Virtual Wellness Walk and Run Challenge.
Conrad & Adams Fruit Co. LLC is excited for the Audra Rose cherry season.
Digital advertising agency 270B accepted a silver Reggie Award for an Avocados From Mexico campaign the 2019 Super Bowl.
Domex Superfresh Growers and Norris Farms are preparing for Northwest blueberry season.
The National Watermelon Promotion Board is adapting to a new, digital climate for its education program for children because of the pandemic.
The Atlanta State Farmers Market is so much more than the name might imply. Yes, in the shed area, the general public wanders booths laden with fresh fruits and vegetables from area farmers.
Many California table grape growers have adopted sustainable growing and business strategies to guide their vineyards into a productive, profitable and ecologically sound future.
A culinary instructor who created an “escape room” to complement her course in food safety and sanitation has been recognized by the Idaho Potato Commission.
Tasteful Selections continues its 10-year anniversary celebration campaign as a partner in the kitchen.
Pretty Lady Vineyards released a Virtual Grape Guide to help retailers.
Wonderful Pistachios won Delicious Living magazine’s 2020 Best Bite Awards for its No Shells Honey Roasted and Chili Roasted.
LGS Specialty Sales, New Rochelle, N. Y., kicked off its summer citrus with lemons from Argentina and Chile.
Although the trade show experience was all online at United Fresh LIVE!, some attendees spent a lot of time visiting different booths.
Homegrown Organic Farms is partnering with Valles del Sur, a Chilean grower, to import organic blueberries.
The Food Marketing Institute’s 2020 Power of Produce Report found that 54% of shoppers said they would like to see a greater assortment of locally grown produce at their primary store.
The United Fresh Produce Association is seeking applications for 2020 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships.
Texas A&M researchers have created a coating that battles cross-contamination of produce. Researchers say that the coating can be applied to surfaces like conveyor belts and collection buckets.
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peach and nectarine crops are available in two new packs.