Robert Guenther, executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange, sat down with The Packer to share why the agreement hurts American tomato growers... Read More
New sustainability hires at Stemilt Growers, Topline Farms and CMI Orchards share their take on the future of sustainability and the critical role retailers play... Read More
- Jun 13, 2025
- Apples , Controlled Environment Agriculture , Sustainability
Good weather has brought good volume, which means ample opportunity for strong sales this season, a Honeybear Brands excecutive said... Read More
- Jun 06, 2025
- Cherries , Produce Retail
Season starts, transitions and new crops coming on line were all some of the highlights of these booth visits at the West Coast Produce Expo... Read More
- Jun 05, 2025
- West Coast Produce Expo
Conversations on the trade show floor included new product offerings and providing more awareness of an exhibitor’s portfolio... Read More
- Jun 04, 2025
- West Coast Produce Expo
Exhibitors at the West Cost Produce Expo offered new products and company introductions at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa... Read More
- Jun 03, 2025
- West Coast Produce Expo
Attendees soaked up the breathtaking views from the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa while basking in good vibes and great produce... Read More
- Jun 02, 2025
- West Coast Produce Expo
Attendees got a chance to see living herb, organic melon and citrus production during the half-day field tour... Read More
- May 30, 2025
- West Coast Produce Expo , Citrus , Melons , Herbs
Marketers see strong demand for greenhouse-grown produce as consumers seek sustainably grown healthy snacks... Read More
- May 14, 2025
- Controlled Environment Agriculture , Sustainability
With the USDA canceling $1 billion in funding for food banks and schools to purchase local food, food banks and pantries face growing need with less resources... Read More
- May 14, 2025
- Sustainability
After a catastrophic freeze decimated the 2024 crop, growers in the province are eyeing a fruitful season... Read More
Good growing conditions this spring have set up an almost perfect cherry crop in the Pacific Northwest, marketers say... Read More
- May 13, 2025
- Cherries , Northwest (U.S.) , Produce Retail
Anthony Serafino, president of Exp Group, shared with The Packer about how his family’s business is navigating trade turbulence, as well as potential effects in the future... Read More
- Apr 22, 2025
- Tariffs , Industry News , Trade , Imports and Exports
Almost 2,800 attendees gathered in Houston to celebrate everything fresh produce during the event’s 10-year milestone... Read More
- Apr 18, 2025
- Texas International Produce Assn. , NON-FJ EVENTS , Industry News
Marking a 100-year milestone, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show brought fresh connections and fresh produce to the forefront... Read More
- Apr 18, 2025
- NON-FJ EVENTS , Canadian Produce Marketing Association , Industry News
The Packer and the Texas International Produce Association honored a fresh produce advocate during the Viva Fresh Expo held April 10-12 in Houston... Read More
- Apr 17, 2025
- NON-FJ EVENTS , Texas International Produce Assn. , Industry News
In Bloom, a Texas International Produce Association organization for women in produce, recognized its inaugural award winners with a morning of networking and activities at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston... Read More
- Apr 16, 2025
- NON-FJ EVENTS , Texas International Produce Assn. , Industry News
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association marked its 100th anniversary during its annual trade show and convention held in Montreal... Read More
- Apr 15, 2025
- Canadian Produce Marketing Association , NON-FJ EVENTS , Industry News
The event, which highlights the role of the Tex-Mex corridor as a key trade route and production hub for fresh produce, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year... Read More
- Apr 15, 2025
- Texas International Produce Assn. , NON-FJ EVENTS
Marketers say retailers should consider cross-promoting the versatile citrus to build demand during peak season... Read More
- Apr 09, 2025
- Lemons , Limes , Produce Retail , PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, shares what consumers might see in the fresh produce department... Read More
- Apr 07, 2025
- Fresh Produce Fridays , Industry News , Tariffs , Imports and Exports , Trade , Produce Retail
John Ross, IGA CEO, shares his company's strategy to transition to 2D bar codes and the benefits the bar codes hold for the fresh produce industry... Read More
- Apr 03, 2025
- Produce Podcasts , Produce Retail
Food Bank for New York City President and CEO Leslie Gordon says the more than $1 billion USDA cuts will be a huge loss, as food banks will spend less to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms... Read More
- Apr 03, 2025
- Fresh Produce Fridays , Nutrition , U.S. Department of Agriculture
Marketers say retailers should consider cross-promoting the versatile citrus to build demand during peak season... Read More
- Apr 02, 2025
- Lemons , Limes , Produce Retail , PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising
Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes has integrated iceless broccoli shipments to help drive shelf life, safety and supply chain simplicity... Read More
- Apr 02, 2025
- Broccoli , Food Safety