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Value-added products continue to sell at a fevered pitch in New York as consumers look for convenience. S. Katzman Produce...

In response to consumer demand for new and exciting varieties, as well as grower interest in pest and disease-resistance, orchards...

With fruits and vegetables, it’s all about which niches are in the limelight. At A. Gurda Produce Company, Inc., which...

The allure of procuring locally continues to climb at Hunts Point Terminal Market. James Margiotta, managing member for J Margiotta...

For most growers, their apple lineup is combination of old favorites and new varieties. Stemilt Growers LLC in Wenatchee, WA,...

Opportunities abound at Hunts Point Produce Market, termed “the cornerstone of the New York food industry.” This powerhouse for conventional,...

When it comes to weather—wondrous or wicked—it can drastically affect apple size, yields, and everything in between. And when you...

Apples are grown across the United States and grown in nearly every state. That said, only a handful have significant-scale...

Despite ongoing improvements in orchards, harvests, and storage, apple growers still face numerous difficulties getting their fruit from tree to...

The outlook for the Los Angeles produce scene is predominantly buoyant. Chefs are showcasing more fruits, vegetables, and herbs; schools...

Despite advances, technology or otherwise, import challenges are many. Importers have a plethora of regulations, new and old, to meet....

With the economy strong, Los Angeles wholesalers often order more than they need and wind up with bigger surpluses. Also,...

If you want to get an insider’s view of the ports, ask the experts. Marcel Van Dijk, marketing manager for...

Ever-shifting shipping alliances, the consolidation of cargo on new megaships capable of carrying up to 21,000 containers, and the recently...

The juxtaposition of the hardworking Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market butting up against a complex of millennial work-live-play, separated by...

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are located 26 miles south of the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market...

Low unemployment and high housing costs add to the headaches of attracting and keeping the right employees. Even with minimum...

Downtown Los Angeles, between the L.A. River and Alameda Street, has been undergoing an astonishing transformation in the last decade....