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WASHINGTON, DC — The International Fresh Produce Association kicked off The Washington Conference on Sept. 26. Following a day of industry council meetings and the inaugural Produce Economic Forum, attendees convened for an opening reception at the Grand Hyatt Washington, in a downtown neighborhood of the nation’s Capital.

The wrath of Hurricane Kay brought heavy rain up the West Coast in California last week, impacting several fruit and vegetable crops. Although the rain was needed, it delayed harvesting and shipping; growers are still assessing their damage.

Wholesum Family Farms has a long history as a responsible grower and was an early proponent of organic produce. So in many ways, it is understandable that the company was also an early adopter of the Fair Trade movement, which shares some basic tenets with organic production. “I think that responsible growing is one of the ingrained values we have at Wholesum and the path into Fair Trade certification was part of our evolution as a company,” said Joanna Jaramillo, marketing manager for the A...

NASHVILLE, TN — The crowds were out at Southern Innovations 2022. People were seeing new products, they were hearing about new ideas, they were making new contacts, they were reconnecting with old friends — and they were enjoying every minute. As one participant put it, "It's a great opportunity to come and see what's new. I think every booth [has] something of a little different twist," whether it's a new flavor or new packaging. "That's why it's call...

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association, which next month will be rebranded as Northland Potatoes, has been promoting the profitability and unity of the potato growers of the adjoining states of Minnesota and North Dakota since originally being formed in 1946.

Eagle Eye Produce had been harvesting new crop potatoes for several weeks before beginning harvest for its storage supplies the week after Labor Day. While it is still too early to know the overall projection for the crop, early indications are for high-quality spuds with smaller overall sizing and a bit lower yield.

Sun-Glo of Idaho, long known for its high-quality russet potatoes, is looking forward to bringing even more spuds to market following an addition to its packing facility in Sugar City, ID.

Longtime fresh produce professional Victor Anderson joined global fresh produce company Terra Exports as its new chief commercial officer.

The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Produce for Better Health Foundation will combine to further advance fruit and vegetable consumption in America and create the largest global community of advocates for produce.

The Southeast Produce Council delivered a Grammy worthy event in its return to Music City for the 2022 Southern Innovations show. The annual trade show and conference focused on highlighting the latest innovations within the fresh produce industry, from organics and new product developments to technology and unique brand approaches.