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Obituaries
Industry mourns loss of Richard Lee Smith, McKeever’s Price Chopper retiree
The industry lost another “produce man” recently.
May 31, 2022 03:04 PM
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Industry
Texas and surrounding areas suffer under drought
Updated conditions in the Southern Plains show some relief but mostly historic levels of drought conditions.
May 31, 2022 02:38 PM
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Sustainability
Yerecic Label joins U.S. Plastics Pact
The New Kensington, Pa.-based company joins effort to help achieve 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging by 2025.
May 31, 2022 09:55 AM
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A new video series has been created about the FDA's traceability rule.
Industry
Relationships key for Coastline Family Farms
Growing in multiple locations requires good relationships and communication at the grower level for Coastline Family Farms, even though the company mostly grows and markets its own produce.
May 27, 2022 02:00 PM
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California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross (left), toured the San Francisco Market. Attendees engaged with several merchant businesses, some of which have been family-run for more than three generations.
Industry
CDFA secretary sees award-winning food recovery program
The SF market hosted Secretary Karen Ross and staff to meet with business and see its food recovery program.
May 27, 2022 12:40 PM
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Industry
Water scarcity in the West could create food shortages
California farmers are making tough choices on which crops and how much to plant in the face of crushing water supply cuts.
May 27, 2022 08:25 AM
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The Southwest is suffering under extreme and exceptional drought.
Industry
Western senators moving to drought-proof future water supply
Western states are still fighting drought, as several senators push to improve future water access.
May 26, 2022 02:04 PM
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Seald Sweet mandarins get more sustainable packaging.
Produce Crops
Seald Sweet starting e-commerce this summer
After seeing the rise in e-commerce, Seald Sweet is hoping to move more fruit through retailer platforms.
May 25, 2022 02:36 PM
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Drought-Damaged Soybeans in Brazil
Packer Tech
Aerial tech helping California battle drought
California scientists are using helicopters to study aquifers with the hope of recharging ground water.
May 25, 2022 08:01 AM
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Produce Crops
Sunkist delivering core citrus for summer
The company includes several key summer varieties of citrus through the season, especially a particular orange variety.
May 24, 2022 03:00 PM
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