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As families swap processed snacks for whole-food nutrition, Zespri’s “Jam-Packed” campaign gives retailers the tools to capture high-growth sales during back-to-school season and beyond.
Specialty crop growers gathered for field demos and targeted discussions on the future of farm automation and regional technology adoption.
The company’s new Open Innovation Center in Tokyo combines robotics, manufacturing and cross-industry partnerships with the aim of building a repeatable blueprint for indoor agriculture.
The grocer’s deli sales rose significantly after production planning moved off paper and onto Afresh’s AI platform, and the grocer is now expanding that platform across produce, deli, meat and bakery.
Driven by a 50% boost in crop volume and rapid retail expansion, the brand is outperforming overall category growth nearly three-to-one.
Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the Hass Avocado Board, discusses the launch of a dedicated avocado conference set for Nov. 18-20 in San Diego.
When Vidalia season ends in early September, growers of Peruvian sweet onions step in to keep store shelves stocked, creating consistency that helps to build consumer recognition and brand loyalty year-round.
By adapting to a three-week accelerated harvest timeline through high-impact branding, robust postharvest protocols and strategic merchandising, California table grape shippers are positioning domestic supply to lead autumn produce sets.
The global fruit breeding and genetics company has named Fiachra Moloney to the newly created role of director of growth and market development, while fresh produce industry veteran Jennifer Sanchez joins as chief marketing officer.
A multigenerational leadership team has partnered with the company to connect regional apple growers with growing national retail demand.
The recent cyclospora outbreak in fresh lettuce didn’t just hurt produce sales; it crippled overall grocery foot traffic and retail spend across the store. Circana’s Jonna Parker unpacks the road to recovery.
Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson says the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act faces a post-election delay until November, but growers can force a vote during the lame-duck session by demanding H-2A updates with a united voice.
As shipping costs double, food recovery groups in California and Massachusetts have adapted daily routes to deliver fresh produce amid rising demand.
The East Coast shipper is expanding fall production across North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
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The voluntary recall of size 9 mangoes from Panorama Produce is due to a potential salmonella contamination.
Researchers identify a genetic mechanism that coordinates flower development and fruit formation, paving the way toward tomato varieties with more reliable winter harvests.
Food Lion debuts exclusive violet corn at 500+ stores for Labor Day. Grown in Virginia, this limited-time crop packs twice the sweetness of traditional sweet corn for late-summer grilling.
Legal expert Chris Schulte breaks down why a judge rejected the Department of Labor’s proposed wage percentiles and housing adjustments, as well as how the department could respond.
AFP has teamed with the Indianapolis Colts and Meijer for a football-season partnership celebrating avocados as the ultimate superfood and guacamole as football’s No. 1 snack.
Elevated Foods is connecting small-scale specialty crop growers directly to major retailers, using lab-backed soil health data and streamlined logistics to bring regenerative agriculture into mainstream grocery aisles.
The organization argues high floor prices and strict administrative hurdles cost U.S. producers millions in lost exports.
A pioneering pilot from the U.S. Food Waste Pact reveals that redirecting farm-level surplus strawberries into commercial kitchens can deliver an 80% revenue boost over juicing channels for growers while offering foodservice operators a 22.4% cost savings.
The veteran food industry executive brings decades of leadership in distribution and enterprise growth.
Designed as a conversational partner, the artificial intelligence assistant answers farmers’ questions in real time using customized insights generated from their own field, machine and operational data.
Peruvian sweet onions have cemented their status as the off-season gold standard for Vidalias, keeping category volume high through seamless merchandising, flexible display formats and strategic holiday cross-promotions.
The company has named Amanda Holland to lead growth of its foodservice category.