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New York demands port upgrades
Anyone on New York’s import side of produce sees port upgrades as a welcome necessity. “Due to consumers wanting all...
Report: Whole Foods, Instacart to part ways
Shortly after Instacart lowered its fees nationwide – making Whole Foods deliveries via Amazon Prime Now costlier – the Wall...
Costco Wholesale Corporation reports first quarter 2019 results
FINANCIAL RELEASE – Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its operating results for the first quarter (twelve weeks) of fiscal 2019, ended November...
Breakthroughs in apple technology
A number of technology innovations in the field and packhouse are helping keep apples fresher and maintain their flavor and...
More New York firms source organics
Although Stefanie Katzman, executive manager for fourth generation S. Katzman Produce Inc., has seen the desire for locally grown East...
Value-added produce a natural fit in New York
Value-added products continue to sell at a fevered pitch in New York as consumers look for convenience. S. Katzman Produce...
Produce stays above political fray
Fruits and vegetables aren’t affected in the latest school meals rule and will remain an important part of the program....
Produce industry sees many victories in farm bill
After months of debate, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the farm bill rather quickly this week,...
Dalton Thomas announced as 2019 “Apple Citizen of the Year”
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE — Dalton Thomas has been named 2019 Apple Citizen of the Year. Festival Administrator Darci Christoferson and...
Del Monte Foods announces limited recall of canned “fiesta corn” with peppers
COMPANY PRODUCT RECALL — Del Monte Foods Inc. announced a recall of 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red...
Transforming apple orchards
In response to consumer demand for new and exciting varieties, as well as grower interest in pest and disease-resistance, orchards...
New York is a business of niches
With fruits and vegetables, it’s all about which niches are in the limelight. At A. Gurda Produce Company, Inc., which...
New York thinks local
The allure of procuring locally continues to climb at Hunts Point Terminal Market. James Margiotta, managing member for J Margiotta...
Food bloggers weigh in on trend realities
For the second year in a row FullTilt Marketing, Orlando, FL, surveyed food bloggers from across the country to get...
United Fresh encourages quick passage of Farm Bill – this week
The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the House and the Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee for approving a Farm Bill...
Food Trends 2019: The Has-beens
In November and December of every year, food industry “observers” and so-called experts come up with a seemingly random list...
New apples emerge as trending varieties
For most growers, their apple lineup is combination of old favorites and new varieties. Stemilt Growers LLC in Wenatchee, WA,...
As Fast Paced as a New York Minute
Opportunities abound at Hunts Point Produce Market, termed “the cornerstone of the New York food industry.” This powerhouse for conventional,...
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