Industry
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is moving away from hosting a large fair to focusing on local and spreading the celebration into multiple events throughout the year.
Made Central California, formerly the Fresno Food Expo, has a new format, expanding on categories of exhibitors.
The Vineland, N.J.-based family-owned and -operated company is just weeks away from completing Phase II of its facility expansion.
Despite doubling volume over the last six seasons, Chilean citrus shipments will likely drop in 2022.
American growers need more workers, and the H-2A program is answering the bell.
“Our diversified business model has once more proven itself to be resilient,” Dole plc Executive Chairman Carl McCann said of the results.
Western states are still fighting drought, as several senators push to improve future water access.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on G & K Citrus LLC, (G&K Citrus) Miami, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
California farmers are making tough choices on which crops and how much to plant in the face of crushing water supply cuts.
The SF market hosted Secretary Karen Ross and staff to meet with business and see its food recovery program.
The U.S. Apple Association has joined more than 40 agriculture and food groups to call for the elimination or reduction of U.S. tariffs on foreign trading partners.
Fresh fruit imports are running higher than expected in recent months, and the USDA has raised its import forecast for fiscal year 2022 to reflect higher unit values.
In honor of Memorial Day, transportation and logistics provider Genpro teamed with Military Missions to write personalized cards of encouragement to U.S. troops.
The California berry company will be holding its fourth annual chef invitational.
As an ode to the past 10 years, the California Avocado Commission enlisted chef Nyesha Arrington to create two seasonal recipes that prominently feature the fruit.
The USDA and other federal agencies will develop a pilot program utilizing up to $65 million in American Rescue Plan funding to provide support for agricultural employers, according to a news release.
Promising reforms to help U.S. ag exporters, the 2022 Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law on June 16 by President Biden.
John Cunningham is stepping back from chief operating officer to a position that will allow him to use his expertise and knowledge in an advisory role with the company.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. reported an improving financial picture when announcing its financial results for the quarter ending April 30 and announced a shift to an “asset lighter” approach to growth.
International Fresh Produce Association will convene industry leaders in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 22 - 23 at the Mexico Conference.
Organization applauds Bill C-280, which if passed would establish a deemed trust mechanism for fresh produce growers and sellers in Canada, ensuring payment in the case of a buyer bankruptcy.
Kingsville, Ontario-based Mastronardi Produce has announced the addition of Longvine Growing Co. to its U.S. network.
DNO Inc. has been awarded a maximum $17.02 million government contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables, according to a news release.
The company has been named to Corporate Knights inaugural Future 50: The Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc., which is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the name “AGFS,” has opened an innovation center in Rancagua, Chile.
These bright red berries continued to be a consumer favorite in 2021, finding favor as the No. 2 most popular fruit in Fresh Trends 2022 — a title typically held by apples.
U.S. field worker wages are up 9% this year, according to the latest farm labor survey by the USDA.
The International Fresh Produce Association has officially launched the Global Produce & Floral Show, which is set for Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.
The company has raised $300 million in new capital, with equity financing led by The Rise Fund and debt funding from Bank of America.
Tim York, CEO of the California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement, says collaboration is the key to weathering agricultural challenges.