Severe drought and unseasonable spring heat in North Carolina are causing significant yield losses for specialty crops like brassicas and berries while simultaneously increasing pest pressures for regional organic growers.

The global fruit marketer and fruit genetics says its Blyde Late variety remains in the market in May, while other varieties begin to taper off.

The Equitable Food Initiative and The Packer have revealed the the top five nominees for the third annual award, recognizing the essential leaders who ensure the success and safety of the fresh produce industry.

The company is targeting expansion in Italy’s evolving fresh produce market by providing on-site ethylene solutions to meet the growing demand for precise ripening of bananas, avocados and persimmons while insulating operators from global supply chain volatility.

After passing the House 224-200, the farm bill is headed to the Senate, where SNAP funding could be another problematic topic.

A new poll reveals that 65% of New Jerseyans favor legislation to ban electronic shelf labels, fearing that the technology enables retailers to use personal data for predatory, instantaneous price hikes.