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The Packer’s annual survey examines strong shopper sentiment for spending on local and specialty produce items — and whether their actions reflect that desire.
Industry leaders to gather in Washington, D.C., for IFPA’s The Washington Conference to advocate key issues, including labor, agriculture, health and food safety.
A recent USDA report found that more Americans are looking at nutrition labels, and expiration dates are the most popular packaging information.
A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The interruption was short-lived after a federal appeals court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling.
Four years ago, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz, partnered with Bloom Fresh to launch a pioneering program to support farmers and agricultural organizations interested in growing table grapes.
The 2025 Leamington Greenhouse Competition crowned the top tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry producers in Essex County, spotlighting excellence in the greenhouse-growing region.
The grower says it has completed a state-of-the-art cherry packing line to boost efficiency and capacity as part of a broader strategy to integrate and expand its fruit operations.
Driscoll’s is appealing a U.S. District Court ruling in favor of California Berry Cultivars, stemming from litigation over intellectual property.
The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.
AFP launched its 2025 season during Memorial Day weekend with a heart-healthy meal celebrating the Navy during New York Fleet Week.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it has highlighted seven burdensome rules as a Department of Justice task force seeks input on regulations that impede economic growth.
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.