Jac. Vandenberg to Offer Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Netting

May 1, 2020 Jac. Vandenberg

Jac. Vandenberg is transitioning from plastic nets used to pack their citrus fruits in favor of a compostable alternative made from beech tree pulp.

Good Foods Announces Package Rebrand Across Guacamole Products

May 1, 2020 Good Foods

The new packaging can be found on all Good Foods’ guacamoles, including Chunky, Spicy and Southwest.

Packers Innovate with Hazel for Apples

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new packaging solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and fight food waste, announces positive industry feedback on a version of their USDA-funded suite of technologies specifically designed for apples.

NatureSweet Supports Front-Line Associates, Their Families and Communities

May 1, 2020 NatureSweet

NatureSweet® Tomatoes continues to transform the lives of their NatureSweet Associates, their families, and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local Community Answers Request for Produce Donations to Northern Arizona Tribal Nations

Early on Wednesday morning, members of Arizona’s National Guard arrived at Santa Cruz Cold Storage in Rio Rico, Arizona to pick up three truckloads of fresh produce destined for the Hopi, Navajo, and White Mountain Apache Nations in Northeast Arizona. They are among the hardest hit communities facing the coronavirus outbreak.