A letter from more than 25 environmental organizations said many Mexican growers have created legal, longstanding avocado farms that could continue to supply the U.S. if avocados from deforested lands are banned.
Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms is celebrating its fifth facility to receive TRUE certification, which is used by facilities to define, pursue and achieve their zero-waste goals.
The packer, grower and distributor of pears, apples and stone fruit says promotions and geo-targeting sales of fuji apples are keys to success this spring and summer.
Mission Produce will showcase The Mission Advantage and its diversified sourcing strategy at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show, set for April 23-24 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Misfits Market's latest expansion brings fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, poultry, bread and more to customers in as fast as 15 minutes on Gopuff.
Pest Management Regulatory Agency registration allows for the application of the shelf-life-extension solution on fruits and vegetables, including broccoli, tomatoes, peaches and more, Verdant Technologies says.
Sun World International LLC says unauthorized individuals falsely claimed association with the company and promoted fraudulent services under the guise of providing technical support for Autumncrisp grapes.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated its labeling requirements for the use of sulfur dioxide gas on fresh grapes during storage and transport, according to a USDA report.
The Israel-based company has added John Wilson, whose career spans more than 20 years in consumer packaging and includes experience in sustainability, supply chain management, procurement and marketing.
To date, the Toronto-based company has diverted 100 million pounds of food from landfills to dinner tables across North America, equivalent to more than 83 million meals and more than $250 million saved on groceries.
B Corp certification requires companies to meet standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency set by the nonprofit organization B Lab.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse business said it plans to introduce a Dreamberry strawberry pack for Mother’s Day — with a twist on its WOW brand wordmark.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is accepting applications for a new trade advisory committee called the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee.
The Fresh Market's Mother's Day offerings include pre-ordered meals online, featuring gourmet spreads, prime rib, brunch, roses, curated gifts and more.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has released its third annual impact report, highlighting its 2023 corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around its purpose of connecting families for a better future.
As the spring season gains momentum in California’s Central Valley, the Fowler, Calif.-based company is highlighting star ruby grapefruit as a key variety in its seasonal citrus lineup.
Bananas top the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables on shoppers’ grocery trips, followed by grapes and apples, finds a new national banana survey commissioned by Dole Food Co.
Soil Health Institute becomes the fourth environmental nongovernmental organization to join PSA, while Walther Farms and DeGroot’s Vegetable Farms joined as grower associates.
Stemilt Growers expects its California cherry season to start toward the end of April, translating to promotable volumes leading into Memorial Day and through early June.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Ron Lemaire and Canadian parliamentarians met with U.S. Congress members and other officials in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of impact on Canada and U.S. agriculture.
Ian Sellers will handle sales of projects developed and executed by Serfruit S.A., a provider of automation solutions with experience in the fruit and vegetable and perishable food sectors.
In the heart of California’s vibrant strawberry-growing regions, anticipation is high for the 2024 season with industry insiders upbeat about crop quality and volume.
Interest rates likely will not return to their pre-pandemic lows in the foreseeable future, according to the quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
Distributors of Mexican tomatoes say the Florida Tomato Exchange’s claim that Mexican tomato imports suppressed U.S. grower prices over the winter is off base.
As one of the largest lemon suppliers in California, Sunkist is expanding its program offerings, adding multiple organic lemon growers this season to meet consumer and customer demand for year-round supply.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show returns to western Canada this year with a focus on sustainability, networking and the strength of the country's domestic market.
