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Democratic state and federal officials have resisted an effort by USDA to collect data like immigration status and social security numbers of recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits citing privacy concerns.
The market’s board of directors will decide whether the program will involve refurbishing the facility or creating a completely new design.
Fresh Inset, Emerald Packaging, Fox Packaging and Sev-Rend showcase innovations designed to better serve customer needs.
In a hearing ahead of a six-year joint review, FFVA President Mike Joyner shares the impact of USMCA in the state with significant losses in sales, market share and jobs and calls for seasonal import limits.
Ongoing labor and water challenges exist in the region, but recent rains have helped the condition of crops.
A panel discussion at the New York Produce Show’s Global Trade Symposium on Dec. 2, explored the many challenges facing the North American fresh produce industry when it comes to tariffs and trade wars.
The locally grown snacking tomatoes are nurtured in controlled-environment conditions designed to protect flavor, maintain freshness and meet consumer expectations for convenient, crisp, high-quality produce that is grown close to home.
Distributors navigate holiday demand with diverse offerings for customers.
The precision irrigation system has been recognized for helping growers close the execution gap and optimize water use across diverse specialty crops.
The board says the milestone reflects unprecedented demand and industry collaboration.
For the fourth time, Oppy is recognized nationally for culture that supports its people while driving results.
Farmers cite tariffs of 10% to 50% on imported inputs as driving up production costs for fresh produce, grains and meats, raising Thanksgiving food prices while squeezing farms, food suppliers and families.
Agents at Pharr International Bridge in Texas seized more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a commercial lettuce shipment attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico.
The lawsuit seeks to reverse the October interim final rule released by the Department of Justice, which would use state-level data to calculate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the H-2A guestworker program.
Robinson Fresh Reveals Holiday Produce Trends as Shoppers Prioritize Fresh, Home-Cooked Celebrations
Robinson Fresh reports rising holiday demand for fresh produce despite economic pressures, highlighting consumer focus on home cooking, shifting price expectations and the company’s technology-driven cold-chain network that keeps shelves stocked from field to feast.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ $30-million citrus purchase to strengthen the U.S. supply chain draws approval from California Citrus Mutual CEO, Casey Creamer.
Graduate students pursuing doctoral work in controlled environment agriculture fields have until Dec. 19 to submit applications for event scholarships.
USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce says USDA’s new phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program expands eligibility, requires in-person enrollment and targets losses from the 2023 and 2024 weather disasters.
From tomatoes to kale to cauliflower, companies in the market share what offerings they’ll have ready to go.
Vancouver, B.C.-based grower, marketer and distributor says this new facility will help it meet its goal of expanding its distribution in the Prairies by more than 200%.
The St. Louis-based operation continues to make advancements after undergoing a major change in 2024.
Annual survey shows a traditional meal with all the fixings will require fewer dollars per person this year. But look to shell out more dollars if turkey isn’t the only meat on your menu.
There’s a lot of new, fancy tech out there for produce growers to choose from. Start the process off right by asking these questions first.
From driving basket sales to turnkey programs to new promotional campaigns, the produce industry is set to discuss the latest and greatest when it gathers in New York City, Dec. 2-4.
Michigan’s David Martin is pushing legislation to curb Open Fields power on private land.
EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a revised rule on Monday aimed at clearer permitting and fewer regulatory surprises, such as narrowing which water features fall under federal oversight and confirming exclusions.
The fresh garlic provider has opened an expanded R&D kitchen, named for co-founder and matriarch Ann Caneza, at its company headquarters in Orlando, Fla.
Onion-grower Fagerberg Produce is finally replacing its permanent subsurface drip tape, some of which is 24 years old today. There are three keys to its longevity.
As U.S. demand for avocados continues to climb, leading suppliers from Mexico are responding with expanded marketing and strategies to ensure consistent supply and quality year-round.
The court’s action allows the administration for now to continue withholding about $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps.