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The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking input on its new long-term strategic plan, according to the agency.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte, a vertically integrated grower and marketer of fruits and vegetables, is entering the row-crop business.
The Food and Drug Administration, along with CDC and other partners, are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the U.S. and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries.
The Packer is seeking industry input on the June 13 special section on packaging and processing technology.
The Packer on June 27 will publish a special tribute to Tom Stenzel, long-time president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association and recently retired co-CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association.
The projects supported through the investment will work to ensure a safe, nutritious and abundant food supply, said the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, Inc. has announced a second-year collaboration with Biglerville, Pa.-based grower-shipper Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will release 2021 floriculture estimates on May 25 at 3 pm Eastern.
Bakersfield, Calif. and Bellevue, Wash.-based Arable Capital Partners has hired Laura Wachter as chief of staff.
Caledonia, Mich.-based hydroponic lettuce farm Revolution Farms is partnering with Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to 262 stores across the retailer’s six-state footprint.