Industry
Food prices are continuing to climb, according to numbers released Jan. 12 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The next BizMatch Plus session, which will be focused on asparagus, is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022.
When three Arcadia citrus farm labor contractors failed to comply with the requirements of the federal H-2A agricultural worker visa program, they shortchanged 123 employees – owing them $72,609 in total wages.
The USDA is spending $50 million in 118 partnerships to expand access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry, according to a news release.
New York, N.Y.-based Bowery Farming Inc . has expanded its footprint and added two new farms to its network: Locust Grove, Ga.-based Locust Grove Farm and Arlington, Texas-based Arlington Farm.
Hundreds of millions in U.S. fresh produce and nut export sales have been lost because of retaliatory tariffs, USDA economists report. And the toll keeps rising.
After 36 years with the company, Ross Wileman is retiring from Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce.
Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Marketing has added Zillah, Wash.-based Stadelman Fruit as their partner for pear growing and distribution.
While making no recommendations, the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued reports showing big effects of U.S. imports of squash and cucumbers on the domestic market.
Fort Worth, Texas-based Ben E. Keith Foods on Jan. 10 shipped the first orders from its Southeast Division’s new location in New Brockton, Ala.
As Bobalu Berry Farms reflects on their 60-year anniversary coming into the 2022 season, the Jones Family views 2021 as the real milestone year completing the transition to a fully integrated company.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it is extending the deadline to submit applications for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program from Feb. 8, 2022, to March 10, 2022.
The Purdue Agricultural Economics Report’s annual outlook issue identifies key factors that may affect the agricultural economy in the coming year.
Charlotte, N.C.-based A M King has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations.
The USDA has announced a combined purchase of more than 440,000 cartons of fresh oranges and grapefruit for distribution to nutrition programs.
Nature Fresh Farms helps their community this holiday season with their fifth annual Holiday Giveaway and Food Drive.
Murrieta, Calif.-based West Pak Avocado is adding a new full-service distribution center in Swedesboro, N.J.
The USDA will purchase U.S.-grown table grapes as part of its 2022 Food Purchase and Distribution Program, according to a news release from the California Table Grape Commission.
Central California growers have come a long way in one year to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic, but the journey isn’t over yet.
Nature Fresh Farms joins YTV’s Kid Food Nation: The Show to educate children on greenhouse growing and fresh vegetable production.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Ringer & Son Brokerage Co. Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
The USDA has imposed sanctions on four 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..
Port of Oakland first half 2021 total cargo volume increased 11.4 percent over 2020 and forecasters envision no letup.
We know it’s tough out there. But you mushroom growers, packers, shippers and marketers have some wins too.
Brothers Produce, established in Houston in 1985, is proud to announce its expanding its line of cold storage services.
Dole plc announced that it has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering of 26,000,000 ordinary shares pursuant to a registration statement on Form F-1 filed with the U.S. SEC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorizing emergency procedures to help agricultural producers impacted by extreme drought conditions.
The next Empire State Producers Expo will be in-person Jan. 11-13, 2022, said Brian Reeves, president of New York State Vegetable Growers Association.
Minkus Family Farms, New Hampton, N.Y., has almost completed a facility expansion.
The USDA warns members of the produce industry to beware of a fraudulent “phishing” scam where criminals have been sending fraudulent email messages using the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division name.