TAMPA, Fla. — Flavorful and convenient snacking innovation was a key trend at the recent Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure event at the Tampa Convention Center, March 7-9... Read More
- Mar 11, 2024
- Produce - General
TAMPA, Fla. — Flavorful and convenient snacking innovation was a key trend at the recent Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure event at the Tampa Convention Center, March 7-9... Read More
PTF Holdings, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit and a portfolio company of Arable Capital, has agreed to purchase the equity share of Los Angeles-based grower, packer and shipper Progressive Produce... Read More
Good fruit quality and an increase in demand helped the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer increase orchard gate returns for the 2023-24 season... Read More
BERLIN — International Fresh Produce Association's annual Executive Leadership Summit, held one day prior to Fruit Logistica, welcomed more than 120 executive leaders from 24 countries... Read More
BERLIN — From new tech to new tastes and so much more, innovation filled the aisles at the recent Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 7-9 at Messe Berlin... Read More
This year’s Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 7-9 at the sprawling Messe Berlin, was once again filled with innovation, inspiration and the topic of sustainability... Read More
Exhibitors at this year’s Fruit Logistica brought their A-game, sharing the latest industry innovations and engaging in candid discussion around the challenges and opportunities facing the global produce industry... Read More
The Portland, Ore.-based company says the new name — Pacific Coast Fresh Co. — better reflects the company’s evolution and current offerings... Read More
The Southeast Produce Council is gearing up for its flagship event, the Southern Exposure trade show and conference, March 7-9 in Tampa, Fla., bringing together fresh produce industry leaders, innovators and buyers... Read More
One of the largest growers, shippers and packers of cherries, pears and apples recently marked the milestone with celebrations and a look back at the company's history... Read More
Wholesale Produce Supply, a portfolio company of Cross Rapids Capital LP, says the addition of G.O. Fresh expands its fresh-cut capabilities and product offerings... Read More
The Southeast Produce Council is welcoming applications for the second class of the Next Generation Leadership Academy, a year-long program is designed to honor and invest in future leaders in the produce industry... Read More
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa is set to compete against world champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut during the second annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship on World Pistachio Day... Read More
A new initiative provides $65 million for projects to help the specialty crop sector increase global exports and an additional $72.9 million is available for research through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program... Read More
As part of the company’s plan to liquidate assets following a bankruptcy filing, it gave a 60-day notice to its workforce... Read More
The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market opened in 2011 but traces its roots back to colonial times when some of its tenants got their start at the city’s Dock Street marketplace... Read More
A few decades back, stopping at a Stuckey's during a holiday road trip wasn't uncommon. Today the company is eyeing a business comeback by focusing on its farming roots and leveraging quality Georgia pecans... Read More
Take a look at the fresh produce industry stories and topics that topped The Packer's coverage during the year... Read More
The Florida company is best known for sourcing tropical and exotic fruits and vegetables such as plantains, yellow yams, yuca, avocados and dragon fruit... Read More
With the theme "Gratitude," the recent NYPS drew more than 5,000 players from across the fresh produce supply chain to the Javits Center, where industry professionals discussed products, promotional campaigns and more... Read More
In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, Louisa Clark of Confidently There joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti of Equitable Food Initiative to talk about why open communication is the key to successful organizational culture... Read More
From fresh flavors to new packaging to promotable product, the fresh fruit and vegetable industry hit the New York Produce Show, Dec. 5-7 at the Javits Center, ready to put their best produce foot forward... Read More
Consumer retail prices in November were up 3.1% compared to a year ago, down slightly from the 3.2% annual inflation rate reported in October... Read More
From the sublime local dancers who performed at the opening breakfast to the hot dog carts stationed throughout the show floor, the 14th annual NYPS once again delivered an only-in-the-Big-Apple industry experience... Read More
Have A Plant programs for National Fruits and Veggies Month included messaging that encouraged eating more fruits and vegetables at family meals... Read More