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Careers in Produce: Competition abounds

Competition for candidates across multiple fresh produce categories continues to intensify. “For a long time now,” says Tracey Lewin, vice...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Measure to Improve releases software for responding to buyer sustainability surveys

SALINAS, CA – Measure to Improve (MTI), a sustainability consulting firm and the fresh produce industry’s go-to sustainability experts, is...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Chilean fruit shipments drop 6% from 2022

During the January to August 2023 period, Chile exported 2.54 million tons of fruit, for a value of $5.97 billion...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA supports introduction of new organics legislation

October 18, 2023 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement...

2 years ago 4 minute read

September continues fresh produce volume streak

September brought cooler temperatures around the country and kids returned to school. “With it, the share of meals prepared at...

2 years ago 11 minute read

Fresh Del Monte sets new sustainability standards with 2022 report

MIAMI – October 17, 2023 – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated...

2 years ago 7 minute read

IFPA CEO urges action in State of the Industry

In her annual State of the Industry address at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show October 19, IFPA BB...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Careers in Produce: High-growth sectors

The increasing use of technology has led to growth in fresh produce positions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics....

2 years ago 3 minute read

Nearly all Mexican berries go to the U.S. and Canada

Juan Jose Flores, general director of the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), told El Vigia that 97 percent of...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Mastronardi Produce offers new Queen of Greens salad kits

Kingsville, ON (October 16, 2023) – Mastronardi Produce, BB #:115453 the fourth-generation family-owned company that pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Rabobank report details blueberry industry transformation

RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness October 2023 — Over the past decade, global fresh blueberry exports have expanded steadily, driven by...

2 years ago 1 minute read

A look at Frutura’s future after acquisitions

This week global sales and marketing group Frutura, Reedley, CA, announced an agreement to acquire all company assets of Santiago,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Careers in Produce: The discovery process

Potential hires looking at the produce industry often think first of the grower-shipper part of the equation, with back-breaking harvests...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Pretty Lady Vineyards offers new organic grapes

McFarland, CA – Friday, October 13th, 2023 – Another year has come and gone, and it’s already time for the...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Pure Flavor to debut new tomato, melon at IFPA Global Show

Leamington, ON (October 17th, 2023) – As consumers continue to look for unique snacking options to fuel their busy lives,...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Fruit World earns EFI certification

Reedley, CA – Fruit World, BB #:187196 a fresh produce company centered on honesty and sustainability, is excited to welcome...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in three states October 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Chicago firm

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Two Fish Distribution Co., BB #:396370 satisfied...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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