Robert “Bob” Bassetti, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday September 15th. Bob was a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner of B&B Produce located in Hammonton, NJ. Bob was the oldest child of James “Big Jim” and Dolores “Tootsie”...
Most of us have had smoothies. My simple recipe basically includes some sort of fruit, yogurt, water, and lots and lots of ice. Pretty boring and probably not as healthy as I think. But when is a smoothie more than just a smoothie? Short answer: When it can be loaded...
At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2023 Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, exemplary employees of state departments of agriculture were honored for their service, communication, and administration on behalf of their state. “We are proud...
Title Image: Two customers buying produce in a grocery store. Shopping, fruit. February 2010 IFAS Extension Calendar Image. Credit: Tyler Jones, UF/IFASWhen you’re perusing the produce section, you’re looking for fresh fruits and vegetables. If not eaten within a few...
Where The Food Comes From is proud to announce a new partnership with Splenda — you know, the one in the yellow packet. What does Splenda have to do with farming? Ah — you're forgetting about plant-based sweeteners that aren't sugar — like monk fruit and stevia....
Villita Avocados has debuted a new bag for retailers seeking to make their produce departments more sustainable. With a label made of paper film and netting composed of cellulose fiber yarn from Forest Stewardship Council-certified eucalyptus wood, the bag is 100%...
RPE furthers commitment to sustainability with compostable fiber trays for Organic Sea Salt & Herb bite-size potatoesTasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, remains at the forefront of innovation with their Organic Sea Salt & Herb...
We want to wish our sincere condolences and send prayers, hugs and love to the family of Tom Cropper. He will be missed by so many friends, family members and of course the Produce World. He was so knowledgeable about produce and had no problem sharing that knowledge...
This summer, the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB)’s foodservice program showcased the versatility of watermelon as a trend-forward ingredient. The campaign focused on reimagining the possibilities of watermelon in menu offerings and applications by adding...
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the Commission’s intent to recharter the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force for its third and final term, calling on the four working groups to examine the impact of connectivity in meeting the production and...
