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The International Fresh Produce Association released the State of the Industry Report to showcase the data, insights and outlooks that will help the industry as it prepares and plans for the challenges and opportunities coming this year.  

Nash Produce originated in 1977 as a large farming and produce packing/shipping operation focused on cucumbers, but in 2006, a collection of local growers saw the need for a packing facility, which led to the purchase of Nash Produce. Since then, the company has transitioned away from cucumbers to a more singular focus on sweet potatoes. Today, Nash Produce has dedicated itself to growing sweet potatoes and has become a leading supplier out of its farm in Nashville, NC.

Prophet, a leading Enterprise Resource Planning software provider for the fresh produce and horticulture industries, is proud to partner with Lone Star Citrus Growers. This partnership provides an example of how adopting Prophet’s ERP system can help create a scalable, dynamic solution that will evolve and adapt with a business during times of need.

PASADENA, CA — The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held the Heist, Casino Night on Saturday Feb. 4 at the Langham Huntington Hotel, here. Among the attendees were retailers from Albertsons, Grocery Outlet, Gaju Markets, Ralphs, Smart & Final and Stater Bros. Markets.

Are you searching for a healthy alternative for your family’s birthday celebrations? Keep it nutritious, while still treating them to something delicious with this homemade, dairy-free, gluten-free, and no-sugar-added Cucumber Lemon Banana Cake created by Megan, @mamaofwholelittles.

G&R Farms, a third-generation premier Vidalia onion grower in southeast Georgia, promoted two senior team members, Steven Shuman and Cliff Riner, to executive-level management. Shuman joined G&R Farms in 2016 and has been instrumental in the business development and customer service of G&R’s sweet onion programs. He began with the company as sales manager and later director of sales. With his latest promotion, Shuman will be serving as the general manager and vice president of sale...

This delicious recipe from Prime Time showcases the bright and fresh flavors of asparagus paired with lemon, parmesan and pasta. Rich in vitamins, asparagus is a nutritious addition to any meal — and the flavorful focus of this recipe. Enjoy its crisp texture and earthy taste in this easy-to-make dish.

Superfresh Growers had a busy year of giving back in 2022. The team gave 117 hours of company-sponsored volunteer time back to the community. At the beginning of 2021, Superfresh Growers announced that it would be adding company-sponsored volunteer hours as an employee benefit and a way to give back to the community.

Matthews Ridgeview Farms, a fifth-generation, family-owned grower and distributor, has a rich history of delivering top-quality produce with 4,000 acres of farmland dedicated to sweet potatoes.  “We grow, pack and ship sweet potatoes in bulk and value-added packaging,” said Autumn Campbell, sales manager for the Wynee, AR-based company. 

Craig Fox, executive vice president at Fox Packaging, died Wednesday, Feb. 1 after a tenacious battle with brain cancer. He was 62. Celebrated for his vigor and enthusiasm, Mr. Fox, alongside his family, pioneered packaging solutions that have greatly and positively impacted the fresh produce industry.