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The assessment evaluates pest risk presented by lemons, grapefruit, mandarins and sweet oranges from Botswana into the U.S. for consumption.
Two new programs are designed to help specialty crop growers gain access to processing facilities following a natural disaster and expand market opportunities.
Florida growers suffered a three-hurricane season in 2024, and growers and researchers are still tallying losses from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
Buoyed by great weather and good volumes, retailers will have plenty of ways to promote Southern Hemisphere summer fruit.
Elephant House PR will lead consumer media public relations efforts the fresh dip company.
The fresh produce is set for distribution to The Emergency Food Assistance Program and other related domestic food assistance programs.
President-elect Donald Trump taps Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary, signaling tariff-heavy trade strategy.
Get the inside scoop on educational sessions, activities and events at The Packer’s upcoming West Coast Produce Expo and Sustainable Produce Summit.
Growers are pushing ahead on assessments and recovery from the storm’s “unfathomable” devastation.
While the initial Series B round was announced in February, the company said continued interest led it to increase its capital.
Five vendors have been awarded contracts to supply apples for the nearly $600,000 purchase.
“Too many family farmers remain in limbo” after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, says a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition policy specialist.
Visitors to Morning Kiss Organic’s show booth can help win donations for La Colaborativa, which is dedicated to empowering Latinx communities.
Master judge, noted baker and author Erin McDowell chose winning recipes for this year’s competition, which put Cosmic Crisp apples at the center of the dish.
New developments at the Nogales, Ariz.-based company include year-round supplies of cucumbers and squash, said Steve Spence, director of sales.
The USDA announced Feb. 18 that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico has restarted and avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed.
The Bronx, N.Y., icon of the produce industry continues to evolve while maintaining its impact on communities.
The FruitGuys are delivering fresh fruit to offices around the U.S. — currently about 3,500 and growing.
Plaintiffs argued the regulation is unconstitutional and extends beyond the reach of the Department of Labor’s statutory authority.
The program with Molina Healthcare of Michigan will provide Instacart+ memberships and grocery stipends to help reduce birth outcome disparities.
Italian courts ordered a grower found to have illegal plantings of Bloom Fresh grape varieties to remove the vines.
After more than 100 years, the family-owned wholesaler on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market takes pride in its produce and the work of its people.
As the list continues to evolve, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly playing an active role in the cabinet selection.
The value of U.S. fresh avocado imports from Mexico from October 2023 through September 2024 was up 23% from the previous season.
The family-owned distributor on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market says it can customize orders for customers who need less than a full pallet.
Interested candidates should submit resumes by Dec. 6 for this volunteer position.
Novem said that, before the closing of the sale, it will lease the storage facility in British Columbia to help growers in the Okanagan Valley and prevent the loss of 25 million pounds of apples this season.
A hearing to decide the fate of a preliminary injunction by the Federal Trade Commission started this week.
The USDA and the U.S. trade representative’s office are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says the program helps fellows grow their leadership skill set, learn from decades-long industry leaders and develop their network of connections.