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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans call for the substitution of saturated fats with nutrient-dense and unsaturated fats, such as walnuts.
Those on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market share thoughts on what to expect for 2025.
The market and produce distributors share recent updates to facilities and operations.
Construction is ongoing for a two-story, 5,000-square-foot drivers’ lounge and cafeteria for drivers and employees at the company’s Pennsylvania location.
The Swiss agtech company has added offices in Washington state and broadened its U.S. dealer network.
Two produce businesses have been sanctioned for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers and failure to pay reparation awards.
The company said the closure is in response to increased costs of farming in California and growing demand for vertically farmed strawberries.
The organization said the grant, as part of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding, will help it expand into Southeast Asia.
The council, which supports the marketing and promotion of highbush blueberries, added nine members and 10 alternate members.
With the change to align with dietary guidelines, manufacturers can voluntarily use the claim on a food package if its meets the updated criteria.
The Rural Mainstreet Index dropped below growth neutral in December after rising in November.
The city of Overland Park has begun upgrades to the market, with the project expected to finish by spring 2026.
In 2025, overall food prices are anticipated to rise at a slower pace than the historical average rate of growth.
An analysis will be available for review and comment by the public until Feb 28.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and Oregon for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The grocery food index rose 1.6% over the last 12 months, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The organization’s president and CEO says Rep. Jim Costa “has faithfully represented the interests of production agriculture and rural America for two decades.”
Funding will allow states, territories, and federally recognized tribes to purchase locally produced foods for distribution to emergency food providers, schools and child care centers.
The Hallmark Channel’s Andrew Walker joins Hallmark Christmas Experience for an apple tasting with prizes and meet-and-greet.
The company’s berry division will be marketed under the SunBelle brand, including its operations in Mexico.
SL Produce announces ambitious expansion and investment plans for 2025 to coincide with high-volume new season vegetable crop.
Part of its “ambitious and rapid” expansion, the indoor grower has opened its first greenhouse in Lorena, Texas, the second of three regional hubs it plans to open in 2024.
The program, announced in November, is designed to help fresh produce growers manage higher costs and expand markets.
Sanctions include suspending the businesses’ Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business without USDA approval.
The Kroger Co. has responded to a lawsuit filed by Albertsons Cos. Inc. following a court ruling blocking a proposed merger.
Fruit breeders say intellectual property rights protect proprietary varieties and help fuel innovation.
This “Nutrition Info box,” a black-and-white design, will display levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, categorized as “Low,” “Med,” or “High,” along with the percent Daily Value for each nutrient.
The collaboration aims to bring fresh, healthy produce to food banks and communities across the U.S. and Canada.
The 25 representatives advise the agriculture secretary on key issues affecting the fruit and vegetable industry.
The new awards, to be presented at TIPA’s inaugural women’s banquet, will recognize women who have made an impact on the fresh produce industry, as well as an emerging leader.