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As USDA confirms no SNAP benefits will be issued on Nov. 1, DoorDash is stepping in to deliver 1 million free meals and waive delivery fees for hundreds of thousands of SNAP customers nationwide at Sprouts, Dollar General, Schnucks, Ahold Delhaize brands, Hy-Vee and Wegmans.
Having your information compromised is a matter of when, not if, says Chris Sherman from Tech Support Farm.
The company continues to grow with the addition of 5,000 square feet of cooling space for its full line of tropical items.
Federal and state leaders say the government shutdown’s halt of SNAP funding in November — the first time in history the program has been suspended during a shutdown — could leave 42 million Americans without food assistance, drawing urgent responses from food banks and grocery retailers bracing for economic fallout.
Distributors share their outlooks for sales of fall and winter offerings.
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, sat down with The Packer to discuss the latest on the tomato suspension agreement and early USMCA discussions.
AgZen’s first product, RealCoverage, can be bolted onto any sprayer and is the world’s only sensor and AI-based system that measures and optimizes the number of drops of crop protection products applied to crops.
The three companies will unify as Sumitomo Biorational Company starting in April 2026
This year’s International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show featured an array of on-trend new products, campaigns, marketing and branding.
The companies say this move helps Fresh Del Monte strengthen its core portfolio while allowing Church Brothers the chance to deliver greater value to retail and foodservice customers.
When complete, the facility will produce 66,000 gallons of product every month.
Since the “Liberation Day” roll out of tariffs, “it’s been constant turmoil” for anybody dealing with imported products, said one panelist at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show.
While there are distinct headwinds in the current economy, Arjun Chakravarti, managing partner of a Chicago-based consultancy Cogknition Analytics, says there’s also strong opportunities.
Tara Murray, vice president of marketing for Fresh Innovations and Yo Quiero Brands, shares how brands can respond to consumer trends in flavor and snacking and the opportunities in the industry for innovation and disruption.
While the fresh produce industry faces a multitude of threats, the International Fresh Produce Association continues to advocate for fresh fruits and vegetables, said CEO Cathy Burns in her keynote address.
The group says it will deepen its commitment to customers by supplying an expanded range of specialty vegetables and launching exciting lines — all sourced with integrity from Guatemala and Peru.
The initiative uses large crates, rather than bulk storage in bins.
The USCMA could create water delivery enforcement mechanisms for the 1944 water treaty, so leaders urged those impacted by Mexican water delivers to submit comments to the USTR by Oct. 30.
This summer, Van Well Nursery and the Goodwins settled with Agriculture and Agri-Food, which developed the Staccato sweet cherry variety, as part of a legal battle.
Every October, through the Farm Fresh Challenge, schools and childcare centers earn recognition for promoting local foods and teaching children about healthy meals and Texas agriculture.
At the event, guests tried their hand at harvesting, followed by an intimate dinner with growers.
The meals contain Sno Pac Foods spinach that had been recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The company says the slogan “We Are The Grower” reinforces its commitment to quality, innovation and trust.
Serial entrepreneurs Jack Oslan and Nate Storey have a thesis that artificial intelligence can provide real-time soil nutrient analysis for row crop agriculture.
UFW Foundation CEO Erica Lomeli Corcoran calls the move a “money grab for big agribusiness.”
Visitors to Sakata America’s booth at the Global Produce and Floral Show will get a chance to sample live tastings from acclaimed chef Thai Dang.
This interim final rule is available for public comment until Dec. 1, and changes the way the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is calculated for the H-2A guestworker program.
A new holding company will be formed for the citrus cooperative and its sister supply company, Fruit Growers Supply, under the name Sunkist Growers.
While the stakes are high for growers, Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says he sees positive momentum on bringing real, tangible relief to a broken ag labor system.
This deal with the Miami-based private equity firm will help Bova Fresh expand capabilities and offerings, officials say.