1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (143+ words) Del Monte Foods Inc., a division of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., announced a new multi-year partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Del Monte brand made its official debut at PNC Park June 9 during the Pirates’ game against the Los…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (99+ words) IMG Citrus and the Mixon Family have announced a partnership focused on advancing premium Florida grapefruit through the combination of protected agriculture, and an integrated go-to-market platform designed to serve consumers around the world. The partnership combines the Mixon Family’s…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago   (98+ words) Watsonville, CA, announces the return of industry veteran Tom Smith as vice president of sales and marketing. As a member of the senior leadership team, Smith will oversee global business and trade market strategies and the overall commercialization of California…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago   (106+ words) Produce Business Naturipe Farms, Salinas, CA, has named Jennifer Pulcipher vice president of compliance Pulcipher brings more than 13 years of executive experience in food safety, sustainability, and global supply chain compliance within the fresh produce industry She holds a masterâ…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (151+ words) Anaheim, Calif. – Frieda’s Branded Produce is returning to IFPA’s The Foodservice Conference in Monterey, California, exhibiting for the first time in nearly a decade. The company arrives with it’s sister companies, Cal Fresco and Legacy Farms, at Booth 915 on July…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (293+ words) FULLERTON, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission’s mid-season forecast confirms that the projected harvest remains on track with its original estimate of 330 million pounds of avocados. California’s harvest volume increased significantly in May and June to meet strong consumer demand, supported…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (205+ words) Representing a wide variety of retailers, these produce managers play a critical role in connecting consumers with fresh fruits and vegetables while driving sales, inspiring their teams, and creating memorable shopping experiences. Their recognition is made possible through the continued…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (325+ words) WASHINGTON – A growing roster of new foodservice buyers will join the International Fresh Produce Association‘s (IFPA) The Foodservice Conference, bringing fresh opportunities for business and a broader view of where foodservice is headed. Taking place July 23-24 in Monterey, California,…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (558+ words) I’ve spent most of my career around agriculture, including the last 15 years in the specialty crop industry as executive director of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). Fresh produce has evolved rapidly in that span, with the introduction of new technologies and…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (423+ words) At a recent conference, an attendee asked my panel if we thought that there would come a day when we wouldn’t need to rely on people to manage food safety. My knee-jerk response was “no.” And it’s still no, but…...