Produce

In late April, packaging professionals from around the country gathered in Chicago for a two-day forum centred around industry collaboration and solving the unique challenges related to reusable packaging. Attendees of the forum had an opportunity to hear real-world examples, experiences and best practices from peers in similar industries. …

Harvest is underway at Orchard View Farms, where expectations are high for a fast-paced, top-quality season. …

The United Fresh Produce Association co-hosted a Congressional Briefing with Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) on Increasing Students’ Access to Fruits and Vegetables: Salad Bars in Schools. Prior to the briefing Congressman Ryan introduced The Salad Bar in Schools Expansion Act in the House of Representatives. …

A&A Organic Farms is excited to announce that it has resumed its production of organic cluster tomatoes from Maneadero, Baja California. …

Frieda’s Specialty Produce premieres its 2015 YouTube video series with “Specialty Produce 101: Angelcot®”— just in time to kick off the season for Frieda’s exclusive white apricots. Third-generation Caplan family member Alex Jackson, daughter of President & CEO Karen Caplan and granddaughter of founder Dr. Frieda Caplan, returns as the host. …