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Market conditions for Idaho potatoes in mid-October showed prices that were running stronger than year-ago levels.
Chilean-based Hortifrut S.A. acquired European blueberry marketer Atlantic Blue on Sept. 30, the company announced Oct. 18.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a final rule that reapportions membership on the Florida Tomato Committee under the federal marketing order for Tomatoes Grown in Florida.
Kroger partnered with produce supplier G&R Farms in May and June to raise $9,000 for scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in Georgia through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program.
The leading trade fair for the global fruit trade, which will take place in Berlin from February 9th to 11th as a face-to-face event, reports a high number of registrations and a high level of internationality.
U.S. potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 28-March 3, 2022.
Putting trucking issues and concerns about retail in the crosshairs, the extraordinary transportation and labor pressures on the food supply chain were the focus of an House Agriculture Committee hearing on Nov. 3.
At least 21 produce industry organizations in Canada and the U.S. issued a joint statement calling for “urgent government action” to address significant ongoing supply chain disruptions.
The House Agriculture Committee on Nov. 3 held a hearing on the challenges facing the entire agricultural supply chain.
Higher input costs and labor shortages have dented the bottom line for Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce, the company reported Nov. 3 in its quarterly earnings update.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on three 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.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, calling for federal action to address continued unfair foreign trade practices.
Produce associations have released a joint statement calling for urgent government action to address significant ongoing supply chain disruptions.
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson today applauded members of Congress for passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, hailing its crucial benefits for California’s agricultural communities.
The blueberry industry’s national research and promotion program has been okayed for another five years.
“I am disappointed that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) emergency temporary standard (ETS) on a vaccine mandate for larger employers fails to adopt several commonsense accommodations....”
“Western fresh produce growers and indeed farmers throughout the West have reason to celebrate passage of this bipartisan infrastructure bill.
“This is a transformative, historic investment for America as President Biden delivers on his promise to rebuild the physical infrastructure of our country...”
The U.S. market has opened up significantly this fall as plenty of good-quality, reasonably priced avocados make their way across the Mexican border.
Every Body Eat nabbed the $1 million grand prize in the Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business competition based in Syracuse, N.Y. Other startups shared the rest of the prizes, totaling $2 million.
In what has become a recurring event for the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), last night was the organization’s annual Pull-for-PAC Skeet Shoot fundraiser.
The National Potato Council and grower organizations throughout the United States today welcomed the announcement by Canada to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island.
The Detroit Free Press announced its annual “Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces” list on Sunday. Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) was honored for the second straight year for its innovative, culture-focused workplace.
Members of the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) approved a new six-year deal on Wednesday with a 61% vote. The new agreement includes a signing bonus, wage increases, as well as enhanced retirement options.
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The USDA commends Canada for implementing the necessary plant health (phytosanitary) measures to safeguard against the transmission of potato wart disease from Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, to the United States.
The Southeast Produce Council has just announced another incredible SEPC University Educational Session to be held during Southern Exposure in March.
NEW YORK — To anyone who knows and loves New York City, it’s no surprise there are more than 92,300 #nystrong and 67,650 #newyorkstrong hashtags on Instagram.
The Build Back Better bill is the largest effort in American history to combat the climate crisis and includes a focus on climate-smart agriculture, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.