While some grower-packers still use paper forms for warehouse management, Lawrence Mallia of Inteligistics says many fresh produce industry businesses look to technology to help become compliant.

The company says the move unlocks its ability to meet the strong demand for high-quality ripe avocados and mangoes in Florida with improved quality and efficiency.

Michigan’s potato industry has benefited from research partnerships with MSU’s AgBioResearch program, but funding cuts and delays have hit hard.

He brings over 20 years of experience to his new role as vice president of sales and marketing at the Columbus, Ohio-based produce distributor and fresh-cut processor.

As SNAP households possibly stretch tighter budgets this fall, positioning produce as both affordable and exciting could help retailers maintain — and even grow — connections with these important consumers.

Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.