Growers, Dole and Fresh Del Monte

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (312+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Lettuce is selling for as much as $1,800 per pound at the Coronation Market, adding to concerns that Jamaicans could face a pricey Christmas as drought conditions continue to squeeze agricultural production. With the festive season fast approaching, vendors…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (321+ words) Food Freshly will present its patented two-step wash process at Fruit Attraction 2026, with a focus on carrots and baby carrots. The process is designed to reduce microbial load while maintaining product quality and supporting shelf life, without chlorine or peracetic…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (209+ words) The cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US has affected consumer behavior around fresh produce, with 30% of Americans saying they bought less fresh produce at grocery stores, according to an Ipsos poll cited in the source. The poll found that 25% also reduced…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1796+ words) Covering food and drink across the American South as though it mattered as much as crime and politics (because it does.) Christa Dickert of North Augusta, South Carolina is a devoted mother of a toddler with special needs, a Mary…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (527+ words) It’s a big season for small fruit. Homegrown Organics’ Little Pranksters kiwi berries are back in the produce aisle, and their size should be no indicator of their mighty potential. The company is already harvesting, packing, and shipping as the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (282+ words) A Cincinnati chef is cooking up something you will not find on a typical dinner menu: short rib, lasagna and even ice cream laced with THC. Chad Esmeier is behind Electric Lettuce, a pop-up dinner series that fuses fine dining…...