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Through Honeybear, the grower-packer-shipper is expected to enhance its reach with growers in the Midwest and Washington, as well as import growers.
When it comes to public health and food access, the line between federal policy and community well-being is thinner than it seems, highlighting a need to align regulatory, trade and health priorities in a more integrated national food strategy.
Some groups have expressed concerns while calling for a science-based approach to ag rules.
The bill, passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, includes about $267 billion in spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over a 10-year period.
Elaine Culotti’s 559 Rail initiative is reimagining America’s food supply chain by uniting farming and railroads to reduce waste, empower growers of all sizes and bring fresh, affordable food directly to underserved communities.
Thirteen agribusinesses in the state will share $200,000 to improve facilities, expand businesses and update offerings in their local communities.
Following today’s MAHA report linking processed food, chemicals and stress to rising chronic illnesses in children, Mediterranean Wellness CEO Will Clower shares how cultures rooted in fresh produce offer a healthier path forward.
While the USDA canceled the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program in March, school nutrition has come under scrutiny by the Health and Human Services secretary.
The award comes during a retrial on allegations that the retailer stole trade secrets related to produce freshness tracking technology.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says climate models have consistently shown a ridge across western North America that could lead to drought development, drought continuation or even drought expansion across portions of the Plains and West.
Growers have embraced change by expanding varieties and adapting for the future.
The IFPA Women’s Portfolio fuels year-round mentorship and events throughout the year.
The plan would change the way the state deals with property acquisition and water rights permitting protests relative to water infrastructure projects.
The organization said the Reconciliation Bill, which calls for cuts to SNAP benefits and sidelines investments for next-generation farmers, cuts nutrition programs that help families and farmers.
As global food supply demands are expected to increase by 40% to 70% while the labor pool continues to shrink, the need for AI in agriculture is real, said Rizwan Butt, vice president of product management for iTradeNetwork, in a webinar with The Packer.
Businesses are trying to determine how much of an impact grower-shippers, retailers or third parties will absorb, says one commodity manager. However, a tariff could boost California citrus.
Enrollment is open for the 2025 Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provided $42,871 worth of local produce to more than 1,200 seniors last year.
Agriculture has the fourth-highest suicide rate by industry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two documentaries are shedding light on the challenges of the rural mental health crisis.
The company touts its early-season Sugrafiftythree variety, marketed in the Ruby Rush brand, for its consistency and yield.
Funding opportunities include FMPP, LFPP and RFSP; applications due June 27.
Coalition calls the signing of SB 144 into state law a landmark victory for Georgia farmers.
This women-owned business celebrates creating an environment to support women and family farms.
Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, shares how many factors have impacted the current state of ag labor in the fresh produce industry in this Fresh Produce Fridays segment.
In a letter to employees, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, said she will leave her role later this year and join OpenAI.
The state’s ascent to the world’s fourth-largest economy is powered in no small part by its $59 billion agriculture sector, which dominates national production and global exports of key commodities.
Several produce companies — including Oppy, Mastronardi Produce, Fresh Direct and Red Sun Farms — received the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
With a potential end of the deal looming, the Texas International Produce Association’s president and CEO says those interested in remaining in the agreement must speak up about its importance.
Frutura LLC, Dayka & Hackett, Subsole and Frutura Uruguay were certified by B Lab.
Five strategic teams were introduced during the event, each spearheading a core area of growth, advancing key objectives including innovation, market intelligence, labor and technology, and other critical priorities.
Set to open May 14, the global agtech company’s new innovation hub will provide access to exclusive vegetable varieties in North America and serve additional roles in operations.