Westfalia USA’s avocados go plastic free

The newly unveiled packaging will be showcased at Southern Innovations in Charlotte, N.C. this week. 

September 13 , 2023

Glimpse the Future at the Global Show: IFPA State of the Industry

This highly anticipated address will be Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8:20 AM and will preview the worlds of technology and innovation, sustainability and advocacy, talent attraction and workforce development, consumer trends, and tomorrow’s priorities.

September 13 , 2023

Michigan apple harvest going strong

Michigan’s official 2023 apple crop estimate is 32 million bushels, close to the record 32.38 million bushels recorded in 2022. The average annual crop size is approximately 24 million bushels.

September 12 , 2023

Guacamole Day: Celebrating a flavorful and healthy recipe

An increasingly popular recipe thanks to its many health benefits, rising consumption and popularity have earned guacamole its very own national day on Sep. 16.

September 12 , 2023

Kroger, Albertsons planning to sell over 400 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in anticipation of merger deal

The planned divestiture would help the companies relieve skepticism from antitrust regulators regarding their merger. 

September 12 , 2023

Australian orange sector warns about price surges

Increasing production costs and unsustainable short-term contracts are putting pressure on the country's orange growers.

September 12 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: California dominating U.S. peach production

In 2022, California harvested a whopping 475,000 tons of peaches, leaving South Carolina a distant second at 67,400 tons, and Georgia trailing in third place with 24,800 tons.

September 12 , 2023

Three Georgia counties declared in state of disaster

The announcement comes after Hurricane Idalia’s devastating pass through the state, which damaged crops and infrastructure, and halted agricultural operations.

September 11 , 2023

Peruvian Agrokasa sells to Grupo HAME

Agrokasa, founded in 1995 and today a leading vertically integrated grower, packer and shipper of avocados, table grapes, blueberries and asparagus, is consistently ranked as one of Peru’s largest produce exporters.

September 11 , 2023

Divert breaks ground in Washington

The company’s objective is to minimize food waste and convert wasted food into a renewable energy resource instead of being a source of methane seeping from landfills.

September 11 , 2023