The Southeast Produce Council released its “What’s New? 2023” consumer report highlighting produce trends and opportunities at the Southern Innovations conference Sept. 14-16 in Charlotte, N.C.
“It is not an overstatement to say that this program changed the table grape industry and the world of table grape breeding,” said Ross Jones, California Table Grape Commission senior vice president.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference kicked off on Sept. 12 and has gathered members to Capitol Hill to advocate for the policies and legislation critical to the produce industry.
A recent meeting of the FDA and its regulatory counterparts in Mexico focused on laboratory collaboration, food safety training and industry outreach, as well as outbreak prevention and response.
The recognition celebrates Sunbury, Pa.-based Weis Markets’ exceptional dedication to providing consumers with the freshest and highest-quality mangoes, according to a news release.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA.
Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture amended the organization’s policy to support increased investment in apprenticeships and educational programs at their 2023 annual meeting.
ZAG Technical Services has launched a tech tool, Syncrova, that aims to gather and manage data, surfacing actionable insights for businesses across the agricultural supply chain.
The San Francisco-based company has added an inventory management solution to its AI-powered fresh tech platform used by grocers, including Fresh Thyme and Heinen’s.
