PRODUCE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge discovered $11.5 million in alleged methamphetamine in a shipment of mixed fresh produce from Mexico.
This discussion among decision makers in agricultural operations will offer strategies and advice on how to implement social compliance as an investment.
ProSource Produce expects strong onion supplies and sales this summer, said Onni Lufkin, director of onion sales at ProSource Produce, Hailey, Idaho.
Prices for cauliflower around the nation ranged from $2.39 to $4.99 each on June 30, according to U.S. Marketing Services.
Vertical farming company Plenty, South San Francisco, has added former Impossible Foods vice president of sales Dana Worth as senior vice president of commercial.
The Packer and Equitable Food Initiative have partnered on a new content series called People First: A Spotlight on Social Responsibility.
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on fruit and vegetable promotions related to the Super bowl.
Having a livelihood in the fresh fruit and vegetable business is a great way to earn a living. But how can we be better stewards of our “brand” ourselves and within our companies?
Houston-based MountainKing is offering retailers large, half-pallet bins with 12.5 cubic feet of space ideal for the grower’s 1.5-pound and five-pound packages, according to a news release.
West Coast Produce Expo 2021 is Tuesday May 18 – Wednesday May 19 at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, NV.
The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has unveiled a comprehensive rebranding, including a new logo, the first since it was founded in 1982.
There are no antitrust regulatory hurdles remaining for the creation of a new company that will combine Total Produce plc and Dole Food Co.
Historic freezing temperatures in Texas in mid-February are expected to hurt yields for many crops, but Dante Galeazzi said it is too early to make any firm conclusions.
Love it or not, there is no doubt that the Farmers to Families Food Box Program pumped federal dollars into the produce supply chain that helped the industry overall.
Smurfit Kappa’s innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon’s “Frustration-Free Packaging” (FFP) certification.
October has not been kind for advocates for farm labor reform.
Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers plans to kick off its California mandarin season in early November with increased volume, according to a news release.
I Love Produce plans to host two of the best foosball players in the history of the game at its booth No. 2001 during the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit 2017 in New Orleans, according to a news release.
Cathy Burns, CEO of the Produce Marketing Association, has issued an update on COVID-19-related precautions as plans continue for an in-person Fresh Summit in New Orleans, set for Oct. 28-30.
While several red-hued fruits are compared to rubies, the shiny arils within pomegranates are about the size of what a wealthy woman would wear on her finger. And these jewels are doing well.
The Packer, a Farm Journal Media publication, is pleased to announce that Amy Sowder is now The Packer/PMG retail editor.
The USDA has announced the establishment of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program that will award up to $400 million for emergency food assistance purchases of domestic local foods.
New York, N.Y.-based Bowery Farming Inc . has expanded its footprint and added two new farms to its network: Locust Grove, Ga.-based Locust Grove Farm and Arlington, Texas-based Arlington Farm.
Charlotte, N.C.-based A M King has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations.
I remember vividly where I was on Sept. 15, 2006, when the Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory warning consumers not to eat spinach.
Customers never like selecting what they consider is leftovers, even if what’s available is pristine.
The next generation of leaders working in charities and not-for-profit organizations in the fresh produce sector can now apply for a round of funding and a series of one-to-one mentoring sessions.
The president of Tom Lange Co. Inc. will now add CEO to his job title at the St. Louis, Mo.-based, employee-owned produce company.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals.
The leading North American salad company, Taylor Farms, introduces a new line of salad kits perfect for every day.