Industry
Putting in danger the prospects for a bipartisan farm bill, a House Republican plan to amp up work requirements for recipients of food stamps has stalled progress just before a scheduled late March markup session.
The National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers (NAPAR) has a new partnership with food industry buying cooperative Topco Associates LLC.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture memo last year reminded school nutrition directors about the importance of the long-standing “Buy American” provision for school meals.
C&C Produce celebrated its 25th anniversary with about 500 suppliers, customers, transportation partners and employees May 4 at its Kansas City headquarters.
A pilot program in Nogales, Ariz., at the Mariposa Port of Entry, should speed up some inspections of Mexico grapes this season.
VANCOUVER — Arguing for the need to shift the consumer conversation from “No GMO” to “Know GMO,” author and agriculture advocate Rob Saik said the ability for agriculture to feed the world may be at stake.
California’s drought is worsening, and blazes have charred more acres in the first six months of this year than they did in the same period in 2017, a year that ultimately set records for destruction and deaths.
The Guatemalan Produce Trade Association’s new website aims to better connect buyers and importers of Guatemalan produce items.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited a Philadelphia company for failing to pay for about $550,000 for produce, and is allowing a McAllen, Texas, company to return to business.
FiveStar Gourmet Foods and its Simply Fresh brand is pushing innovation in the premium salad space, says Tal Shoshan, chief executive officer of the Ontario, Calif.-based company.
Calling the legislation a big win for fresh produce interests, industry advocates celebrated the signing of the farm bill by President Trump Dec. 20.
Starting Jan. 1, the Wonderful Company, Los Angeles, Calif., said it will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour for full-time California employees.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Dec. 21 outlined what functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture remain available during the government shutdown.
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties has partnered with national nonprofit Brighter Bites to provide two varieties of produce each week to the organization’s Southwest Florida program.
Bakersfield, Cali.-based Arable Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of three irrigation companies.
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher said the New Jersey Agricultural Society, Bushels of Blessings and the Foodshed Alliance will share a $100,000 Gleaning Support Grant.
If 2019 is anything like 2018, the fresh produce industry will see many familiar challenges.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on five businesses for failure to pay after receiving sanctions under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Back by popular demand, author Dave Mitchell will speak at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.
CKF Produce Corp., New York, faces a possible ban from the industry for up to three years under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.