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Social Responsibility
Publix Fall Produce for Kids Campaign Gains Support From Village Fresh Greenhouse Grown
USDA estimates one in five children in the U.S. experiences hunger. Produce for Kids, produce sponsors and Publix shoppers are helping to meet this need with donations that support Feeding America food banks throughout the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer’s footprint.
November 25, 2025 05:22 PM
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Industry
Border Patrol Discovers $10.3M in Meth in Lettuce Load
Agents at Pharr International Bridge in Texas seized more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a commercial lettuce shipment attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico.
November 25, 2025 12:35 PM
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Value-Added
Ocean Mist Farms to Debut Latest Innovation at New York Produce Show
In addition to a refreshed Roastables line, the company will also soft-launch and sample a first-of-its-kind line inspired by Roastables.
November 25, 2025 12:12 PM
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People
Grimmway Produce Group President and CEO Joins RAC Board of Directors
Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadership in organic farming and sustainable growth.
November 25, 2025 09:23 AM
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People
Vanguard Food Appoints Dwight Ferguson to Board of Managers
The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Farms LLC, Eurofresh Inc. and Florimex International BV.
November 25, 2025 09:54 AM
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Industry
UFW, Farmworkers File Suit to Reverse Wage Cut Rule
The lawsuit seeks to reverse the October interim final rule released by the Department of Justice, which would use state-level data to calculate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the H-2A guestworker program.
November 24, 2025 03:55 PM
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Industry
Robinson Fresh Reveals Holiday Produce Trends as Shoppers Prioritize Fresh, Home-Cooked Celebrations
Robinson Fresh reports rising holiday demand for fresh produce despite economic pressures, highlighting consumer focus on home cooking, shifting price expectations and the company’s technology-driven cold-chain network that keeps shelves stocked from field to feast.
November 24, 2025 02:46 PM
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People
GoodFarms’ Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel Honored with 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award
Under her leadership, GoodFarms became one of the first growers to adopt EFI’s Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured certification program, which promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, leadership and worker engagement on farms.
November 24, 2025 10:29 AM
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People
Jeff Fulton Promoted to VP of Sales at Ocean Mist Farms
After only six months with the company, Fulton has shown tremendous value and passion for Ocean Mist Farms.
November 24, 2025 09:27 AM
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People
Healthy Family Project Names Amanda Keefer as Vice President
Previously honored in both The Packer 25 and Women in Produce, the longtime marketing and communications leader will oversee strategy, partnerships and growth for the family-focused cause marketing organization.
November 24, 2025 09:43 AM
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