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Western staple items such as Iceberg, Romaine, broccoli, cauliflower and celery are seeing price decreases due to new California production, according to Mark Campbell, founder and CEO of ProduceIQ.

This was my first experience with SAF CAD. I was not sure what I was in store for. What was awaiting me was an experience I will remember for a long time. SAF (Society of American Florists) is a national US trade association that represents the floral industry in the US. All are members, from retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to growers, educators, and students. SAF CAD aims to provide marketing, government advocacy, industry information, and best practices for members of the US floral i...

A fire that started last night at a Taylor Farms facility in Salinas, CA, is currently contained, according to multiple reports. 

Though Mexico-based truckers ended their three-day blockade of two Texas ports of entry on Wednesday, April 13, that was not the initial problem and it has not solved the long delays. “The blockade ended last night,” said Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, relaying a slight bit of good news. “But DPS (the Texas Department of Public Safety) is still conducting safety tests on 100 percent of the trucks and there are still millions of dollars of ...

It's not Cinco de Mayo without guacamole, and to help consumers along Avocados From Mexico is partnering with Mission and Modelo to turn Cinco festivities into CincOMG-worthy celebrations.

If you’ve found yourself in a seemingly endless dietary loop of the same old line-up, try this deliciously creative Cucumber Mango Smoothie Bowl recipe as a fresh take on classic smoothies.

After a challenging winter with weather complications that induced quality issues, the lettuce category appears brighter as it moves from the Yuma, AZ,  winter deal to California. The market is softening on prices and shippers are saying the quality is looking good.

Throughout these past two challenging years, Mr. Greens Produce has managed to succeed and maintain its outstanding reputation in the produce industry. According to CEO Nick Politis, the goal for 2022 has been to continue moving forward entering a post-COVID-19 world.

Onions 52 Inc. welcomed a new member of its sales team: onion industry veteran Tiffany Cruickshank. Cruickshank is based in the Treasure Valley region and will be focusing on Idaho-Oregon operations along with sales and marketing for Onions 52.

R.C. Hatton Farms operates an 8,000-acre farm located beside Lake Okeechobee on the eastern shore of Pahokee, FL, an area well known for offering some of the most fertile “black gold” in the United States. Paul Allen, co-owner and president of the company, describes the landscape as perfect for anything and everything that it grows— including green beans, corn and sugar cane among others. In fact, when talking Florida-grown spring produce, there’s virtually no one with as much experience...