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Take a look at what drives these producers and the strategic vision for the future that guides their growth as well as the growth of the industry.
Fresh Del Monte is warning such a shortage is on the horizon, with shifting climate patterns and disease pressures resulting in diminished supplies in key growing regions like Costa Rica, where production is down 23%.
Bjorn’s insights from the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum detail how the company leverages premium genetics, navigates labor and trade challenges and responds to the shifting consumer to drive the category.
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.
The Packer’s annual survey examines strong shopper sentiment for spending on local and specialty produce items — and whether their actions reflect that desire.
From fresh produce growers to distributors to retailers, finding labor was a challenge in 2022. Here are a few stories that reflect the importance of farm labor reform for the fresh produce industry in 2022.
The Affordable and Secure Food Act was not able to secure bipartisan support in the Senate’s lame duck session.
If passed in the final weeks of 2022, the Affordable and Secure Food Act would streamline the H2-A program, offer agricultural wage stabilization and provide a path to citizenship for farmworkers.
The USDA reports farmworker wage trends from the last year, highlighting statistics that will inform H-2A wage changes for 2023.
Recent investor reports and leadership changes have prompted concerns about the rapidly growing vertical farm operator, but the company says it’s ramping up to deliver revenue.
IFPA has reflected on an eventful 2022 and has shared highlights and milestones from its first year as an organization.
Episode 35 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features Nick Houshower of private equity firm Equilibrium, an investor in the greenhouse produce space, including with Little Leaf Farms, Revol Greens, AppHarvest and Houwelings.
Families who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are less likely to purchase fresh produce when buying groceries online compared to in-store, according to a new study.
The USDA now has approved more than 150 additional retailer chains to offer online grocery shopping to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
The San Francisco-based food technology company has added JC Produce, a fresh produce company known for garlic and ginger, to its portfolio.
Produce suppliers, tech leaders and logistics firms arrived in force to 2022’s Global Produce and Floral Show in October.
Retailers, tech leaders and growers weighed in on the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show education panel discussion.
Citrus and grape producer Fowler Packing expands citrus program with a 10,000 acre acquisition of California farmland.
The U.S. Trade Representative has declined a 301 investigation request from Florida lawmakers and instead will form an advisory panel to explore ways to assist Southeastern producers.
Soil-based indoor grower Soli Organic secures over a million to scale operations and enhance technology.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce, the cut vegetable and leafy greens company is investing heavily in its snap pea program, as it further commits to being a leader in the space.
Leafy green grower aims to grow 17 million pounds of romaine annually in new central Texas greenhouse facility, increasing romaine production twofold.
Watsonville, Calif.-based berry grower anticipates an ample strawberry crop from California’s central coast this October.
FMI’s chief public policy officer shares insight on how the food industry will help the White House achieve goals to end hunger and increase access to healthy food.
“If you were not here, you missed being part of history this week,” said IFPA’s Chief Public Policy Officer Robert Guenther of The Washington Conference.
First-of-its-kind report by IFPA highlights produce and floral industry contributions and underscores economic impacts.
Onion grower Shuman Farms will share leadership and sustainability update at Southern Innovation Conference in Nashville.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas cries foul in response to a recent bi-partisan petition calling for investigation into Mexico’s trade practices.
Scammers are using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned March 24.
The project takes the facility off of the traditional energy grid and lowers Taylor Farm’s carbon footprint.
Market report predicts increased demand for fresh produce in the next five years, forecasting consumers will power wellness goals with nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to low-income households will increase by 18% this year, according to new projections from the Congressional Budget Office.
A big increase in benefits is on the way for Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
A USDA pilot program designed to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to buy groceries online could expose them to unwanted data collection and manipulative online marketing.
Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.