PRODUCE
“We’re going to have another set of docks and also getting drawings made to have a 12,000-square-foot addition to our processing center,” said Alex DiNovo, president and COO.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put some expansion plans on hold at D.R. Walcher Farms in North Fairfield, Ohio, said Ken Holthouse, partner.
The Newcomerstown, Ohio-based Fruit Growers Marketing Association has partnered with Fremont, Ohio-based Great River Organics to launch a local organic line of vegetables.
DMA Solutions, Dallas, is offering “Marketing Matters,” a web seminar for produce professionals.
An innovative approach to extending shelf life of avocados may end up reducing waste, saving energy and having an all-around positive impact on the environment.
The Oppenheimer Group has acquired a 65% stake in the Temecula, Calif.-based avocado grower Eco Farms.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg, Pa., to present the governor’s Pennsylvania Produce Month proclamation to auction manager Neil Courtney.
Salinas, Calif.-based Markon Cooperative Inc. gathered 26 chefs from its foodservice members and operators to focus on plant-based recipes at its fifth annual Chef Summit.
BOSTON — This Northeast U.S. region marked by wealth, smaller independent retailers, ethnic diversity and high-end foodservice keeps adjusting to today’s challenges to feed its people and those beyond its borders.
A roundtable for responsible recruitment of farmworkers and packers will feature speakers representing Walmart, Castellini Group, Lipman Family Farms and Titan Farms.
Philadelphia-based John Vena Specialty Produce is making this year count — after all, it’s the company’s 100th anniversary year.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association is asking for produce industry nominations by Sept. 27 to present four winners with awards at the association’s 28th annual Gala and Awards Ceremony.
TV food and lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd will whip up recipes featuring NatureSweet Cherub and Comet greenhouse tomatoes at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.
At California Giant, Watsonville, Calif., Christmas comes early.
The Produce Moms is celebrating its association with Brighter Bites and promoting the mission of the nonprofit group to both its industry and consumer audiences.
The demand for sustainability in packaging is growing but the choices in pursuit of that goal aren’t necessarily easy.
In times of recession, consumers eat at home more, but they also splurge on those food purchases for home rather than splurge by eating out, says a food-marketing expert.
Nature Fresh Farms, Leamington, Ontario, has hired Stephanie Swatkow as director of marketing.
Two universities and an association that represents blackberry and raspberry growers are studying retail strategies and how the pandemic is affecting sales.
North American online freight marketplace DAT Solutions entered an agreement to acquire Freight Market Intelligence Consortium (FMIC) from Chainalytics Inc.
Rainier Fruit Co. is on track to earn Bee Better certification for Washington blueberries in July 2020.
“You’re a produce person? I would buy more fresh produce if I only knew what was in season — you know, what’s really good right now.”
The Oppenheimer Group is bringing the Orchard View cherry brand back when the Pacific Northwest season starts in June.
The New York Apple Association’s series of videos won two Telly Awards.
Building on a new substantial influx of new financing, Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Apeel Sciences says it is poised to expand to more suppliers, produce categories, retailers and foodservice channels around the world.
Wholesum published its annual Conscientious Company Report focusing on sustainability efforts made in 2019.
The Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops and SupplyShift announced the soft launch of the new SISC Stewardship Calculator.
California Giant Berry Farms is starting summer blueberry season with strong volumes in the Pacific Northwest.
Stemilt Growers’ summer stone fruit is arriving, giving retailers a chance to boost summer fruit and organic fruit categories.
Graphic Design USA honored Moxxy Marketing with the 2020 American Web Design Award for its Southeast Produce Council website redesign.