vegetables

An array of bite-sized potato products in mesh packaging

Bite-sized potato line from Cal-Organic Farms launching

A new bite-sized potato line from Grimmway Produce Group brand Cal-Organic Farms will soon hit shelves. Certified organic, the line includes gold, ... continue reading »

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Kronen debuts automated drying system for leafy and cut vegetables

Kronen GmbH debuted its compact, fully automated K1040H drying system at Fruit Logistica 2026, held Feb. 4-6 in Berlin. The system’s horizontal c... continue reading »

Resilience to be topic of keynote address at Viva Fresh Expo

Motivational speaker Hunter Pinke will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo, presented by the Texas International Fresh Produce A... continue reading »

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IFPA applauds legislation promoting produce prescriptions for veterans

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) welcomes new legislation that would authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide pr... continue reading »

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Software solutions produce platform partners with retailer

Artificial intelligence-powered produce ordering platform EmpowerFresh has partnered with Karns Quality Foods, a family-owned grocery retailer, to enh... continue reading »

Fresh Del Monte Produce promotes Abbas to president

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has promoted Mohammed Abbas to president and chief operating officer. Abbas had served as the company’s executive vice ... continue reading »

New dietary guidelines call for more beans, less red meat

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines released Jan. 7 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and USDA recommend Americans eat more beans, peas... continue reading »

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Study: Vegetable growing, processing contributes $5.4B to Michigan economy

A new study found that Michigan’s vegetable farming and processing industries contribute $5.4 billion annually to the state’s economy and support ... continue reading »

SWIPE 2026 educational sessions to focus on supply chain

The Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) is set for Jan. 22-24 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Educational se... continue reading »

Dole Nordic acquiring European company’s fresh produce division

Dole Nordic AB is acquiring Greenfood AB’s fresh produce division, which includes the group’s fruit and vegetable wholesale activities. Those o... continue reading »