Industry
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada’s report on the impact of U.S. tariffs urges quick government action to support the trade-exposed sector.
The companies said the move will expand their European business through the acquisition of two German salad production plants.
The Reedley, Calif.-based global sales and marketing platform has acquired Montana Fruits, a packer-shipper-marketer of avocados sourced from growers throughout Colombia.
The International Fresh Produce Association outlined several policy recommendations in a letter to Trump administration officials and the Make America Healthy Again commission.
The organization says USDA has awarded it $17.6 million total from two programs to grow opportunities for California walnuts internationally.
Adding Uganda’s leading supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil aligns the company with plans to expand into high-value specialty ingredients.
Organizations that provide access to fresh produce say these cuts will directly impact the ability to help those in need.
Just over 90% of producers voted continue the marketing order, which regulates the flow of product to market, authorizes research and promotion programs and more.
In a letter to key officials, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns encouraged making exemptions for fruits and vegetables in agriculture tariffs.
In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the National Council of Agriculture Employers says the pause in payments have left growers with significant out-of-pocket expenses.
One of the most concerning aspects of the nation’s catastrophic 1.1 million honeybee colony loss is that no one saw it coming, says Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero.
From license plates to social media influencers, here’s how marketing organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and California are aiming to drive sales.
The page highlights the nonprofit’s work over the past several years, showcasing the connection between healthy food and improved health outcomes.
From “massive failures” to the path to profitability, industry insiders weigh in on the state of vertical farming.
A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say.
Five Italy-based companies have joined Sun World’s network to bring premium table grapes to more consumers worldwide.
The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort.
The company will also feature hot and fresh samples and an exclusive product tease at its booth.
Board representatives include growers, handlers and cooperative handlers to help guide the research and promotion programs as well as flow of product to the market.
The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies’ proposed merger agreement.
The reversal allows Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to pursue its claim that the propagation, distribution and sale of Glory trees or cherries infringes the Staccato patent, says Summerland Varieties Corp.
Initiatives featuring clear packaging and social media engagement are part of a rebranding initiative to increase mushroom consumption and attract the next generation.
With tariffs and trade in focus again, a recent AgWeb poll asked farmers if they support President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a negotiating strategy.
The research and promotion program seeks to fill six seats on its 12-member board.
The company has secured $20.7 million in debtor-in-possession financing to maintain operations throughout its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
The Eqrader optical onion grader uses a series of internal and external checks to sort onions at high speed by quality, size, weight, shape and color, the company says.
The Montreal-based Fairtrade banana company also has been recognized as one of The Globe and Mail’s “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” for three consecutive years.
State member and alternate positions need to be filled for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
The site will include recipes, storage and handling tips, nutritional information and insights into production.
Courtney Stevens is following in her parents’ footsteps at a busy pick-your-own blueberry farm.