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The Southeast Produce Council is welcoming applications for the second class of the Next Generation Leadership Academy, a year-long program is designed to honor and invest in future leaders in the produce industry.
Germany-based Baumer hhs says it has introduced a system that will reduce the use of plastic film in palletizing.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa is set to compete against world champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut during the second annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship on World Pistachio Day.
The commission’s new marketing highlights the nutritional benefits of eating potatoes.
Irvine, Calif.-based Agtools is heading to the Feb. 7-9 Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, Germany to share insights on avocados.
A proposed rule from the USDA would increase the assessment rate for Florida citrus for the 2023-24 fiscal year and subsequent years. Comments on the proposal must be received by March 4.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company, which sources, produces and distributes fresh hass avocados, is set to showcase its advanced ripe-room technology, “Mission Control,” at Fruit Logistica, Feb. 7-9, in Berlin.
Dole is marking 125 years of farming, shipping and selling bananas in 2024 with a year-long celebration featuring contests, partnerships, proclamations, recipes and other promotions.
D’Arrigo California is commemorating the 100th birthday of Andy D’Arrigo, whose leadership helped shaped the company.
A research project supported by the Center for Produce Safety aims to shed light on pathogen risks in controlled environment agriculture.