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UP Vertical Farms is a cutting edge new indoor farm leading the way with the upcoming launch of Canada’s first touchless, high density indoor vertical farm for growing customizable baby leafy greens.
Arizona’s Governor Ducey has proclaimed November 2021 as Arizona Leafy Greens month.
The Bee Sweet Citrus marketing team has launched a multi-faceted marketing campaign to celebrate the rebrand of its label and the firm’s diverse citrus line.
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives expressed its support for the inclusion of significant new funding to promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the below statement following President Biden’s announcement of the framework for Build Back Better.
Finding market insights from the Hass Avocado Board’s data and research is the focus of a web seminar scheduled for Nov. 18.
The United States and United Arab Emirates officially launched the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) alongside 31 countries and over 48 non-government partners.
USDA is currently accepting applications for the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program.
Natural Delights new Trade Resources page, which provides easy access to category insights and an expanded library of marketing tools and resources for retailers.
Veg-Fresh Farms is closing out 2021 on a high note; the company was awarded Supplier of the Year by two major national restaurant chains, and recently received a score of 99% after an unannounced, 3-day audit by SQF.
Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce the Buck Brand organic specialty citrus micro-brand.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced it has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the agency’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) held its annual meeting on November 4th, 2021.
Good Foods, a category leader of plant based dips and good-for-you products, announces its partnership with former professional racing driver, Danica Patrick.
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and Brightseed, an A.I.-led biosciences company today announced an agreement to leverage Brightseed’s A.I., Forager, to profile the compounds in cranberries.
Just in time for the holiday season, Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch blueberries are in peak availability to capture the hottest holiday trend of grazing boards.
U.S. exports of frozen potato products increased by 30% for the July – September 2021 quarter compared to 2020.
For the past 20 years, U.S., fresh potato exports to Mexico have been limited to the region within 26 kilometers of the U.S. border.
Only those who are fully vaccinated or recovered from the coronavirus will be allowed to attend Fruit Logistica 2022, according to event organizers.
A review of U.S. imports of Chilean produce reveals 2020-21 strong increases for blueberries, strawberries, apples, kiwifruit, plums and peaches.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to buy 2.14 million 10- to 12-pound boxes of mixed fresh produce for The Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced the investment in an online product purchasing tool that is connected to major national retailers and grocery fulfillment companies.
Columbus, Ohio-based DNO Produce, a leading wholesale distributor and fresh-cut produce processor, has named Marissa Dake as Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities.
Sakata Seed America has officially signed an agreement finalizing the sale of its carrot breeding program to long-standing corporate partner, Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc., or IFSI.
Explaining the value of misshapen vegetables—that they are as healthful as their picture-perfect counterparts and buying them helps reduce food waste—could help improve sales of “ugly” produce.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host the Maryland’s Best Expo on Wednesday, January 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
Mixed industry trends led to mixed results for Dole plc in the quarter ending Sept. 30.
Eggplant and green beans are two items that Nogales, Ariz.-area distributors say are flourishing.
The following business updates from West Mexico produce distributors were collected by The Packer’s Tom Burfield.