The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce and partner Clemson University will each receive $5 million to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab. The Foundation will also partner with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and the University of Florida to implement the program.  

The funding is a part of a $25 million package out of the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The ASCE Sustainable Packaging and Innovation Lab will focus on projects and research that will help

With the temperatures cooling down across the country, it’s cooking time for the big three sales volume items: asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower.

An aggressive endcap display of all three will give your customers some tempting choices for that hot veggie side dish. Set up cauliflower in between asparagus and broccoli for some nice attractive color. Try to include these three in your weekly ad flyer program as a combination sale. A number of shoppers will purchase all three.

Asparagus production out of Peru and Mexico has picked up and shows a moderate demand and supply. Peru is heavy on

PRO*ACT has partnered with Spiceology, forming a collaboration that aims to empower chefs and foodservice operators to create unforgettable culinary experiences by combining high-quality fresh produce with unique flavor profiles.

As the demand for flavor and creativity in food offerings continues to grow, this partnership will allow PRO*ACT’s network of chefs and foods service professionals to gain access to Spiceology’s extensive range of unique and artisan spices. With a focus on quality and innovation, the partnership will provide culinary professionals with the tools they need to enhance

Four Star Fruit, a leading grower and marketer of conventional and organic table grapes, announced a new partnership with Sun World International, a leader in proprietary fruit varieties. The licenses include a North America Import License, a California Marketing License and a California Producer License. Through this exciting partnership, Four Star Fruit will continue delivering high-quality table grapes to customers throughout the United States, expanding its range of premium varietal offerings.

As a result of this collaboration, Four Star Fruit is now authorized to market Sun World’s

Ippolito International has launched a new product line in the fresh-cut vegetables category: Queen Victoria Brussels Bites Kits.

Brussels sprouts have been a rapidly growing segment within the fresh vegetables market. Significant growth has occurred in the foodservice arena, with Brussels sprouts increasingly on the menu. “The opportunity with Brussels sprouts is that consumers enjoy them at restaurants and want to replicate that flavor and texture at home. This led us to perceive a gap in the retail market for an easier-to-cook, fresh cut Brussels sprout, packaged with seasonings and

DiSilva Fruit and Morning Kiss Organic are well-prepared for the upcoming California citrus season. With a large navel crop on the horizon, DiSilva Fruit expects increased volumes of cara cara navels and blood oranges, setting the stage for an exceptional season filled with delicious, vitamin-packed organic and conventional citrus.

DiSilva Fruit’s current program offerings include a diverse range of citrus varieties, including navels, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons and limes, along with specialty items such as heirloom navels, cara cara navels, blood oranges, minneolas, stem-and-leaf murcotts