Chris Koger

1 week ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

As A&J Produce Corp. nears its 50th anniversary in 2027, it’s worth noting the company’s founders already had a combined 75 years of industry experience that customers could rely on from the first day of business. A&J Produce founders Al Weiler, Joe Levantino and John Tramutola had roots in New York City. Weiler and Tramutola bought out their partner in 1987. Expansions over the years have grown the company, which now occupies 31 units at Hunts Point Terminal Market.

3 weeks ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

Avocados certainly feature in Cinco de Mayo fiestas, and as an avocado leader, Mission Produce has high expectations for the green fruit leading into the annual celebration. Cinco de Mayo also drives a huge consumer demand for mangos, said Galen Johnson, Mission Produce’s senior director of sales. Cinco de Mayo is the second-leading event for avocado sales opportunities and the top driver of mango sales opportunities throughout the year.

Oct 25, 2024 | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

Bolthouse Fresh Foods, an entity recently established with the split of Bolthouse Farms’ fresh and beverage lines, is unveiling a new look, new brand and new products. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is rolling out the new Bolthouse Fresh brand, packaging and products this fall at produce industry events and directly to retailers and foodservice customers, expanding value-added options and flavors in the carrot category.

Jun 4, 2024 | vegetablegrowersnews.com | Chris Koger

Washington State University is leading an effort to tackle three distinct areas where artificial intelligence (AI) use can help agriculture meet challenges posed by changing weather: farm operations, water allocation and labor. The AgAID AI Institute for Transforming Workforce & Decision Support (AgAID) is researching AI-driven models to help address water scarcity with big-picture water policy decisions, as well as on-farm practices to limit irrigation water use.

May 26, 2024 | vegetablegrowersnews.com | Chris Koger

Platform10 is an initiative to spur development and adoption of biopesticides and biocontrols through grower education and collaboration with manufacturers. The program, a byproduct of the Salinas Biological Summit, will see its first field trials this year in California, with international trials planned for 2025. Platform10 is led by summit organizers Western Growers and Wharf42, a New Zealand consultancy that supports development of international agrifood systems.