Industry
Ramón Ojeda talked to The Packer about the mango industry’s challenges over the years and where the board and the industry need to go in the future.
To learn more about how the pause to SNAP benefits could impact everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers, The Packer spoke with The Alliance to End Hunger President Eric Mitchell.
With increased pressure, food banks say agricultural producers and grocery retailers hold the key to a resilient food supply.
While Nebraska’s lawsuit claims stolen water and stonewalling, Colorado says there’s no case since there’s no canal.
The company says its new Orchestra software suite is purpose-built to transform warehouse fulfillment for retailers and grocers.
Democratic-led states sue to block Nov. 1 SNAP cutoff during shutdown, saying benefit halt violates federal law, risks hunger for millions.
Farms, often in remote locations, are unfortunately prime suspects for copper wire thefts, but a new system called Cop-R-Lock aims to not only deter thefts but put an end to them.
To learn more about the Devens, Mass.-based greenhouse grower’s decade of continued growth, The Packer sat down with CEO Paul Sellew at the recent IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show.
Off-year elections don’t get much attention, but there are some areas of agricultural interest for these states’ voters to weigh in on during upcoming 2025 elections.
At the recent IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, the fresh produce industry showed it remains focused on growth and increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
The newly formed “Grow it Here” seeks to educate policymakers and the public on the dire need for short-term and long-term ag reform.
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.