The contest challenges contestants to build a snowman out of Fresh Del Monte Produce and Mann Packing Co. fruits and vegetables, with a chance to win a prize... Read More
- Dec 05, 2023
- Produce Retail
Heritage Grocers Group, an Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer, is expanding its Las Vegas footprint with a new Cardenas Markets location slated to open Dec. 6... Read More
- Dec 04, 2023
- Produce Retail
Have A Plant programs for National Fruits and Veggies Month included messaging that encouraged eating more fruits and vegetables at family meals... Read More
- Nov 30, 2023
- Produce - General
In the category of “manufacturer, greenhouse fruit and vegetable company,” Pure Flavor has won the Gold Plate Award for its “Together” campaign that supported FMI’s National Family Meals Month this past September... Read More
- Nov 30, 2023
- Nutrition , Controlled Environment Agriculture
Dole Food Co. is now offering dragon fruit to consumers across the western U.S. and Canada... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Produce Products , Tropical Fruit , Ecuador
Peter O’Driscoll, executive director of Equitable Food Initiative, and Kim Combs, supplier verification manager with The Kroger Co., explore the topic in this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Equitable Food Initiative
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Cantero Produce Corp. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act , New York
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against United Vegetable Produce Inc. (United Vegetable) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
The USDA sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
The National Grocers Association Foundation has officially launched the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center website... Read More
- Nov 27, 2023
- Produce Tech
From flavor and function to sustainability and small plates, FreshDirect has revealed its 2024 food trend insights curated by the company’s merchant team of category specialists. .. Read More
- Nov 22, 2023
- Produce Retail
Sun World International has added eight importers to its panel of 28 companies that hold a license to distribute and market Sun World’s full line of proprietary grapes... Read More
- Nov 21, 2023
- Produce Marketing
Fresh produce representatives recently met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to voice concerns and emphasize industry initiatives... Read More
- Nov 21, 2023
- Produce - General , Canada , Canadian Produce Marketing Association , Packaging
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower is expanding production to the West Coast, partnering with grower Millennium Pacific to bring California-grown Hiiros Tomatoes to market... Read More
- Nov 17, 2023
- Tomatoes , Controlled Environment Agriculture
The salad kits, featuring greenhouse-grown lettuce as well as toppings and dressings, are now available at select Kroger and Jewel-Osco stores, with additional distribution in early 2024... Read More
- Nov 15, 2023
- Produce Products , Salad Mix
The Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s offering a holiday meal at less than $5 per person — making celebrations even more affordable than last year... Read More
- Nov 15, 2023
- Produce Retail
“While the season got off to a late start, the overall quality and flavor of our fruit has been nothing short of excellent," said Bee Sweet Citrus sales representative Jason Sadoian... Read More
- Nov 10, 2023
- Citrus , California
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards says its ready to keep up traditions and let its dedication to the American Dream shine this Veterans Day... Read More
- Nov 09, 2023
- Apples , Social Responsibility
