Imports of Mexican Hass avocados continue to make substantial contributions to the U.S. and Mexican economies, according to the latest analysis conducted by Texas A&M University during the 2021-22 growing season. Since 1997, the avocado supply from Mexico in the U.S. has jumped to more than 2 billion pounds annually, with more than 4 billion pounds in the […]
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Meijer To Offer Discounts On Produce For SNAP Customers
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will begin offering special discounts on fruits and vegetables for its SNAP customers. The initiative – which will include discounts from 5-10 percent on SNAP purchases on qualifying produce – is thanks to a waiver granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that Meijer applied for earlier this year. “As a […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Taylor Farms Publishes Social Responsibility, Sustainability Report
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms has published its 2022 Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report, featuring advancements and investments in education, health, wellness and environmental stewardship. “Despite the challenges brought on by a global pandemic, we are extremely proud of the work that is highlighted in this report” said Bruce Taylor, chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms. “We continue […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Mission Produce Continues International Expansion
Mission Produce Inc., a company specializing in sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos, has announced plans to open a ripening, packing and forward distribution center in Dartford, England, in 2023. Strategically located with direct access to major international ports and transportation networks, the facility is expected to strengthen Mission’s […]
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Frieda’s Awarded Four Picks In The Kitchn Essentials
Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce has picked up four honors in the 2022 Kitchn Essentials, grocery edition. Each year, Kitchn names essential grocery items that have gained fanfare and become staples in consumers’ grocery carts. “Being recognized with four awards is the proof point that our new branding is breaking through and speaking to consumers,” said Cindy Sherman, senior […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC’s ‘What’s New?’ Reveals Consumer’s View On Produce
The Southeast Produce Council released “What’s New? From the Consumer View 2022″ in one of two educational sessions at its fall show, Southern Innovations, on Sept. 23. “Only 12 percent of consumers meet the daily recommended amount of fresh produce,” said David Sherrod, president and CEO. “That means there is a lot of room for growth…Exhibitors […]
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Taylor Farms Takes California Vegetable Facility Off The Grid
Taylor Farms has partnered with Bloom Energy, Ameresco and Concept Clean Energy to install a microgrid capable of taking one of its California food processing facilities completely off the traditional energy grid. The energy leaders plan to combine six megawatts of Bloom fuel cells, 2MW of solar power from Concept Clean Energy and a 2MW/4MWh […]
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AppHarvest Announces Fall Planting Progress
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has completed calibration of its “touchless growing system” for salad greens at its 15-acre Berea, Kentucky, indoor farm by having grown more than 20 varieties of lettuce. The company is 80 percent complete with planting of its 30-acre AppHarvest Somerset Farm, which has the capacity to grow about 1 million strawberry plants. The […]