United Fresh Kick Starts 2021 with Unique New Programming

United Fresh Produce Association will kick start the new year with unique programming beginning Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The United re-Fresh Experience, a series of ten events taking place throughout the month of January will guide the industry through business strategies and objectives to meet the needs of our new reality.

Make Every Bite Count with Potatoes

December 31, 2020 Potatoes USA

“It’s official: the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans have yet again confirmed the importance of eating more vegetables such as potatoes that provide potassium and vitamin C.1

Hot Water Dip Seems Not a Solution to Improve Postharvest Life of Jonagored Apples

December 31, 2020 Naets, Matthias, Ku Leuven

To provide consumers with a year round supply of high quality apples the fruit is stored with controlled atmosphere at low temperature. During storage fungal-caused decay may occur, resulting in losses. Hot water dipping of apple fruit was investigated as a viable alternative.

How Produce Farmers are Feeling the Effects of the Pandemic

At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many retail stores experienced shortages of certain fruits and vegetables because of the disruptions to farm labor and workers in processing. With major crop losses in lettuce, apples, and grapes, new research estimates up to $48 million in losses during this time.

Delaware Incentives Proved Unfruitful in Del Monte Project

December 31, 2020 Delaware Business Times

Although the arrival of one of America’s largest food processors was touted as an early economic development win for the Carney administration, the Pencader Corporate Center project never saw a job created, according to officials.