USDA announced the appointment of 32 members to the National Potato Promotion Board. Appointed are 30 producer members and two importers to fill three-year terms expiring Feb. 28, 2027.
This week, The Star Group announced the addition of four vice-president positions, bolstering the group’s leadership team.
This year, mango exporting nations have faces many weather challenges, limiting some volume, which could lead to price increases for U.S. buyers and consumers.
“Our research shows that 26 percent of shoppers indicated they’re buying more bulk-pack items to help cope with food price inflation,” says Brian Numainville, principal at The Feedback Group in Lake Success, NY.
New packaging rules adopted by the European Parliament today raise serious trade and food safety concerns. If endorsed by the EU Council later this year, they will almost certainly negatively impact global supply chains and food security at a time when more than 37 million Europeans cannot afford a quality meal every second day.
Opportunity lies within post Memorial Day timing and now is the time to plan for promotable cherry volumes on the way from California.
In the very state where the sport of pickleball was started, comes a star-studded partnership between the Cosmic Crisp brand apple and top ranked professional pickleball player Tyson McGuffin.
Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America, has hired a new Chief Financial Officer, Tim Wolfli of Petaluma, California.
In a notable move within the food and beverage industry, Sunsweet Growers Inc. has announced a significant change in its leadership. Brad Schuler, a highly accomplished veteran of the company, has been elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals.
