Processing and packaging
Onion grower G&R Farms promotes seasonal worker to shed manager
A former seasonal worker has been promoted to shed manager at G&R Farms, which grows Vidalia sweet onions and other crops. In the role, Fabian Murillo oversees day-to-day operations of shed production, including onion storage,... more »
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. Eligible producers must submit applications and other forms for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC)... more »
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. Organic fresh potatoes also experienced increased sales and movement. U.S. retail sales volume of potatoes climbed 5.4%... more »
Pacific Coast Producers focuses on sustainable production from farm to can
When it comes to fruit and vegetable production, California is America’s superpower. The state’s ideal climate for vegetable production helps make it the third largest producer of processed tomatoes in the world. Pacific Coast Producers... more »
USDA awards $5 million to support sustainable packaging lab for fresh produce
The USDA has awarded $5 million to the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab. The lab will focus on developing new packaging... more »
Illinois Foundation Seeds expands reach, acquires Del Monte’s sweet corn genetics
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) has acquired the sweet corn genetics portfolio from Del Monte Foods, expanding its global services in vegetable processing. The acquisition supports IFSI’s growth strategy, while advancing innovations in sweet corn... more »
Duda Farm Fresh Foods unveils bilingual packaging for Canadian market
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has introduced bilingual packaging for its popular Dandy Celery Dippers, now available in both English and French for the Canadian market. Following a successful U.S. launch last year, Duda expanded the... more »
Processing lines are weeding out toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops
Toxic weeds can be difficult to combat on processing lines. When poisonous Datura stramonium (commonly known as thorn apple, stinkweed, angel’s trumpet and jimsonweed) or nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) plants get mixed with green vegetables, the... more »
Calavo sells fresh cut business to focus on other production
Calavo Growers, Inc. announced it has completed the sale of its fresh-cut business. Calavo sold its fresh-cut line to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million. The transaction, finalized on Aug. 15, includes related real estate.... more »
Freshway Foods mourns loss of co-founder
Frank Gilardi, a co-founder of vegetables fresh-cut processor Freshway Foods, has died. Gilardi died July 8. His death was publicized in Aug. 12. Born and raised in Sidney, Ohio, Gilardi was a successful entrepreneur who,... more »
Latest News
Home gardening trend surveyed
NC State improves raspberries
Controversial filling requirement reinstated
Organic produce sales returning
Current Issue
Editor’s letter: Praising the lowly cucumber
Talking tech: New app innovations aid growers
From farm to can: Pacific Coast Producers
Cucumber powerhouse: Hartung Brothers
GLEXPO preview: Maximizing crop yield
Veg Connections: Volunteer potatoes
Farm Market & Agritourism: Choosing the right market channel
Ag Labor Review: More heavy lifting needed
Business: Improving the odds: Strategies to enact a successful succession plan
see all current issue »
