Category: Marketing
Specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds available
Applications are being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive.
Report: Fresh potatoes top seller in fresh vegetable pound sales
Fresh potatoes rank as the top seller in terms of fresh vegetable volume movement.
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Produce distributors group to meet during New York Produce Show
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) plans to host its annual meeting during the New York Produce Show (NYPS).
Editor’s letter: Cucumber production methods gain spotlight from farms on TikTok
Cucumber production methods take center stage with Hartung Brothers’ 50th, Great Lakes EXPO insights, and viral TikTok cucumber trends.
Profitable July-September retail potato sales recorded
Potato retail sales recently experienced a profitable period in July to September volume sales, according to a report.
Report: Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family will cost less than last year, but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic.
Evaluating farm marketing channels helps farmers build strong strategies
Learn how evaluating farm marketing channels helps farmers balance profits, labor and quality of life with strategies for long-term success.
Arizona leafy greens month celebrated
To mark the start of their harvest, Arizona growers and shippers are celebrating the 12th annual Arizona Leafy Greens Month.
Annual Farm Market Bus Tour stops are released
The Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets.
IFPA responds to presidential election
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives.
Naturipe Farms increases Sunshine State strawberry production
Naturipe Farms is expanding its strawberry holdings in the Sunshine State.
IFPA global produce show a “Force for Fresh” in Atlanta
IFPA’s recent global produce show was a “Force for Fresh.”
Avoid these common mistakes in direct-to-retail vegetable marketing
Learn key direct-to-retail vegetable marketing strategies by avoiding mistakes in audience targeting, branding, SEO, and customer experience.
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance urges congressional action
Congressional lawmakers are hearing from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) about the importance of supporting of specialty crop growers in the farm bill.
USDA plans data users confab
USDA has scheduled its biannual data users meeting.
USDA provides organic market development grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is providing organic market development grants.
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News’ (VGN) food safety issue, which highlights postharvest steps growers are taking to ensure the crop safety.
Sweet corn movement declines
USDA’s Specialty Crops Market News Federal and State Market News Service reported seasonal sweet corn movement declines.