Industry
The Kroger Co. has responded to a lawsuit filed by Albertsons Cos. Inc. following a court ruling blocking a proposed merger.
The Hallmark Channel’s Andrew Walker joins Hallmark Christmas Experience for an apple tasting with prizes and meet-and-greet.
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 USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and Oregon for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
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 grocery food index rose 1.6% over the last 12 months, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The company’s berry division will be marketed under the SunBelle brand, including its operations in Mexico.
The lawsuit follows recent court rulings blocking the proposed merger of the two grocery retailers.
The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.
The International Fresh Produce Association is “concerned” by a proposed reduction in starchy vegetables, despite their nutritional value.
The collaboration aims to bring fresh, healthy produce to food banks and communities across the U.S. and Canada.
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.
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.
This partnership will provide Syngenta with exclusive access to Apricus’ watermelon, melon and squash breeding pipeline and germplasm.
The company says it is restructuring its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions to enhance service to its customers and suppliers.
The 25 representatives advise the agriculture secretary on key issues affecting the fruit and vegetable industry.
Fruit breeders say intellectual property rights protect proprietary varieties and help fuel innovation.
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.
In 2025, overall food prices are anticipated to rise at a slower pace than the historical average rate of growth.
“The Big Flavor: Wellness Never Tasted So Good” campaign features healthy recipes and usage ideas, social media, video content with the association’s spokespuppet Bob for Apples from New York, and more.
Now that the election results are in, the parlor game of who President-elect Donald Trump will tap to serve on his Cabinet has returned, and there’s a host of possibilities.
Fresh Express says it created a new foodservice division to establish a national offering in that category.
The city of Overland Park has begun upgrades to the market, with the project expected to finish by spring 2026.
An analysis will be available for review and comment by the public until Feb 28.
A threat to honey bees and other pollinators, the so-called “murder hornet” was originally found in Washington state in fall 2019.
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 report details 2024 activities around sustainability, packaging, climate-smart ag, labor and talent, and consumption and nutrition.