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The company plans to continue its e-commerce expansion through investments in infrastructure, technology and acquisitions.
Rising wages have made an already complicated — but critical — guestworker program almost too costly to participate, forcing growers to leave the industry or relocate production outside the U.S.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says its 100th anniversary will be a key theme of the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, set for April 8-10 in Montreal.
The addition to Red Arts’ portfolio marks the investment firm’s further expansion in the food packaging and shipping industry.
The grower cooperative has acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a vegetable and fruit packinghouse technology company, and plans to collaborate on future solutions.
If tariffs are imposed on fresh products from Canada and Mexico, there could be long-term effects to consumption and access to fresh fruits and vegetables, says IFPA Vice President of U.S. Government Relations Rebeckah Freeman Adcock.
The International Fresh Produce Association is set to bring together importers, exporters, retailers, producers and business solution providers from across the produce supply chain for the Mexico Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico, May 14-15.
The agency said it seeks to reduce permitting costs and red tape, following a Supreme Court decision on the definition of “waters of the United States.”
Adding the three new vertical farms will strengthen relationships with retailers and food distributors, according to the company.
The state of the industry keynote at Indoor Ag-Con, March 11-12, explored the industry’s past and present challenges, “transformative change,” success stories and more.
Pastor Bennie Brown shares how his work with Rootswell and But God Ministries is changing lives by fostering Black farm ownership, food security and agricultural sustainability.
Whether it’s baby potatoes, russets, reds, yellows or organics, the company says its Canadian grower partnerships provide a diverse selection in multiple pack sizes.
Urban Growers Collective has established farms that provide fresh produce, economic opportunities and agricultural education.
Plant breeding genetics company Ohalo says the collaboration is designed to improve strawberry breeding with support from growers and marketers.
Tiffany Bruno, director of education for Switch4Good, is advocating for changes to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, WIC and the National School Lunch Program to improve access to fresh produce and enhance public health.
Fourth-generation Nick Wishnatzki, public relations director of Wish Farms, shares how the berry grower-shipper and marketer prepares berries for retail.
Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia cites domestic food security and harm to rural economies.
The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an exemption for Mexico, but the amendment he signed to his order for 25% levies on imports, which went into effect on Tuesday, covers Canada as well.
Executive Vice President Ken Christopher says that while tariffs and trade wars may not be in the best interest of the nation in the long run, there are industries that can benefit from them.
Mexico’s president said on Tuesday the country will respond to U.S. tariffs with a 25% tariff on U.S. goods, but she will hold off announcing the targeted products until Sunday.
The organization, which represents more than 3,700 of the state’s walnut growers and 70 handlers, seeks to fill two-year terms starting in September.
Your Faith Farms founder Patrick S. Muhammad is blending modern homesteading with hands-on agricultural education and mentoring to help Black families build self-sustainable farms.
Partnership for Growth LA seeks to democratize and scale urban farming and enhance food accessibility through its flagship program, Freedom Farms.
Businesses and individuals in California, Florida, New York, Illinois and Texas have been restricted from operating in the produce industry.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4 and threatened an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports.
Trump said Monday that his planned 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian exports to the U.S. “are going ahead on time, on schedule,” meaning the duties would take effect on March 4 at the conclusion of a one-month suspension.
The former NASA mission specialist and engineer will share his journey from working in agricultural fields to launching into space at the produce expo in April.
The Packer’s urban farming series examines the enduring heritage of Black farmers, the systemic challenges they face and those empowering future generations through urban agriculture and education.
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, discusses the impact proposed 25% tariffs on imported produce could have on the state and the country.
The full impact of tariffs remains uncertain, raising more questions than answers as the industry navigates ongoing challenges and policy shifts, says Erin Mittelstaedt, CEO for The FruitGuys.