World class ports make Florida an import-export giant

With 15 seaports strategically positioned along its extensive coastline, this peninsula state ships homegrown produce to destinations across the United...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Hurricane Irma leaves her mark on Georgia

Hurricane Irma’s damage remains for some growers in Georgia. According to the University of Georgia Extension Service, the most lasting...

7 years ago 2 minute read

PACA Trust fundamentals: A review and refresh

As Kroger discovered this summer, the produce industry cherishes the statutory trust created for its benefit under the Perishable Agricultural...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy premium apples drive sales

Company Press Release – With a winter apple program highlighted by four of the highest valued premium apples at retail,...

7 years ago 4 minute read

FreshXperts adds Nick Pasculli to partnership

Company Press Release – FreshXperts is delighted to welcome its newest team member, Nick Pasculli, to the group of expert...

7 years ago 4 minute read

U.S.-Mexico trade grows despite noise

NOGALES, AZ – It’s easy to lose track of the facts when there’s so much political noise. President Donald Trump...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Roadrunner Transportation Systems reports third quarter operating results

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics service provider, announced results for the third quarter ended...

7 years ago 1 minute read

SpartanNash announces third quarter fiscal 2018 financial results

SpartanNash Company reported financial results for the 12-week third quarter and 40-week period ended October 6, 2018. “We continued to...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Florida citrus industry battles more challenges than HLB

In addition to citrus greening disease, growers in certain parts of Florida are also contending with other citrus diseases. “The...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Peaches and onions still define Georgia

No discussion of Georgia produce would be complete without noting peaches and Vidalia onions, both of which have unique positions...

7 years ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, New Jersey, New York and Washington from operating in the produce industry

USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failure to pay...

7 years ago 3 minute read

FPAA highlights women in leadership

NOGALES, AZ – The 50th version of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas convention focused on leadership and career...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Nominations open for the 2019 Retail Produce Manager Awards program

NEWS RELEASE – United Fresh is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. This program recognizes...

7 years ago 3 minute read

The most important award in produce

Out of all of the awards given in our industry, no Man or Woman of the Year has the same...

7 years ago 2 minute read

US Foods reports third quarter fiscal 2018 earnings

US Foods Holding Corp., one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, announced results for the third quarter...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Florida citrus industry remains optimistic

Although Florida grows and harvests an array of produce, it has always been known for citrus. In 2017, Florida oranges...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Citrus renaissance in Georgia

As Georgia’s southern neighbor struggles to reboot its legendary citrus industry, citrus is becoming a bigger factor in the state....

7 years ago 2 minute read

PMA/United labor charter looks to grow

NOGALES, AZ—Produce companies who want to demonstrate their commitment to treating workers well will find many peers who have endorsed...

7 years ago 2 minute read

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