Following new findings, the state’s ag department and the USDA Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service have again added acreage to a quarantine to prevent the spread of the invasive insect.
Based on feedback from the state, USDA extended the designation of commercial citrus-producing area to Alabama to provide growers with federal protections from citrus pests and diseases.
Canada’s plastics ban continued to make headlines throughout 2023, as produce industry leaders urged the Canadian government to take a more collaborative approach to fruit and vegetable packaging regulations.
The National Organic Program wants feedback on proposed changes to the way the program collects information. These changes will help avoid collecting redundant information and streamline information collection.
In 2023, the produce industry faced several challenges, including a significant recall of fresh-cut and whole cantaloupes toward the end of the year. Yet, the industry remains optimistic of the strides made this year.
The Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer says it’s brightening the holidays for residents in the communities where Heritage banner grocery stores operate.
