“Demand is strong and steady,” said Brenda Briggs, vice president of sales and marketing for Rice Fruit Co., based out of Gardner, PA. The fresh produce industry usually sees an increase in business after the new year as consumers get focused on health.

With more than a century of history behind it, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons understands what it takes to be a success.

Situated on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, the company serves local and national chain stores, as well as foodservice providers. Its distribution network reaches most of the United States and into Canada, and in 2022, the company is expanding even further.

In time for National Strawberry Day, California Strawberries is set to amplify strawberries and their many health benefits via the new year-long, consumer-focused campaign Love, Strawberries. Inspired by the love and the care the heart-healthy berry provides, Love, Strawberries is an ode to California strawberries and the hardworking farmers and farm workers behind the berry. 

Many in the produce industry see their job as a true labor of love, but that love certainly extends outside of the workplace and into the home, especially the kitchen. Since February is so heart-focused — with American Heart Month and Valentine's Day — we asked you to send in photos of the people you love enjoying the food they love.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa commercial facility discovered almost 1,200 small packages of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of onions on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Officers encountered a 46-year-old driver of a tractor trailer with a shipment manifested as onions.  During the inspection, a CBP officer referred the driver along with the conveyance for a more intensive examination.

With a wide array of products to share the spotlight in booth No. 710 at 2022’s Southern Exposure, Wada Farms’ leadership and sales team members are eager to resume the great networking opportunities the Orlando show provides.

Wada Director of Marketing Eric Beck cited the Southeast Produce Council’s annual springtime convention and expo as a key event for the produce industry and said this year’s shows are especially important.