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The sustainable solutions provider of crop protection and natural pollination highlights its efforts to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions and more.
Russellville, Ark.-based Denali has introduced ReCirculate, its compost and organic potting soil product made from food waste sourced from thousands of grocery stores.
University of Georgia researchers have evaluated the technology as a tool for rapidly sensing abrupt temperature changes in crops in real time, as such spikes can lead to premature spoilage and rotting.
The retail grocer highlights sustainability efforts in conjunction with the recognition for its leadership in reducing refrigerant emissions.
The sweepstakes, which lasts through Sept. 30, lets participants pick their favorite of three causes. Donations to the three organizations will be based on the percentage of votes by entrants.
Created by Van Doren and GlobalPac’s research and development teams, the solution is equipped with integrated carton handling, robotic tray packing, tray-alignment features and a flexible end-effector.
The company says its Vidre+ Complex uses 1-methylcyclopropene to maintain the freshness and quality of fresh produce.
The company said the product has not only expanded its presence in the market but also undergone significant enhancements to meet the evolving tastes and preferences of consumers.
Three consecutive months of year-over-year e-grocery sales growth show the impact of recent subscription/membership promotions.
The specialty foods distributor says adding the new 100,000-square-foot facility enhances its ability to serve customers throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The investment includes $70.4 million in specialty crop production research across the U.S. through the National Institute of Food Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative and $50.5 million to support organic farmers.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pam Marrone, co-founder of the Invasive Species Corp., shares the history, changes in management strategies and future of biologicals in the fresh produce industry.
Though the U.S. has held market access to Japan for chipping potatoes since 2006, officials and industry representatives are seeking market access for all fresh potatoes, including table stock potatoes.
By launching its first physical operations in Ontario, the Montreal-based Courchesne Larose Group said it will enhance its capacity to effectively and comprehensively serve customers in that province, as well as all major national retailers.
InAppStory, a platform in mobile app customer engagement, conducted a study analyzing over 5,000 stories from grocery and foodtech companies to uncover strategies that drive success.
GlobalG.A.P. is a brand of smart-farm assurance solutions developed by FoodPLUS GmbH in Cologne, Germany, with cooperation from producers, retailers and other stakeholders across the food industry.
Gov. Gavin Newsom concluded the proclamation with a call to recognize and celebrate the contributions of farmworkers not just on California Farmworker Day, but every day.
The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, who found the rule unconstitutional because it conflicted with the National Labor Relations Act by granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers.
In a career of more than 30 years, Dorn Wenninger has held roles with suppliers and retailers.
An increase in acreage, as well as tree maturity, helped fuel the country’s production this season.
For the 12 months from July 2023 to June 2024, U.S. organic apple exports were $171.9 million, according to USDA trade numbers.
The value of banana imports for 2024 totaled $360.5 million, up 10% from 2023 and up 17% from 2022, according to USDA figures.
Chief Commercial Officer Roger Wheeler is set to assume role as brand president for Stop & Shop, with Gordon Reid sharing plans to retire in 2025.
In April 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter to the U.S. State Department and other agencies urging a halt to imports of avocados from deforested land.
Mission Produce’s AvoIntel report analyzed data from six months of a national retailer’s participation in the program, tracking household penetration and purchase frequency compared to its nonripe divisions.
The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is also coordinating volunteer events at organizations focused on food insecurity, as part of Publix Serves Week.
The Yorkville, Ill. site is the first of three regional hubs the company plans to open in 2024.
The initiative will involve more than 1,300 grocery retail locations and 18 food distribution centers across seven states diverting edible food from landfills to donation centers.
The Parma, Idaho-based marketer’s onion harvest is underway and will continue through October.
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have developed a genetically engineered tomato plant that grows to only a few inches in height and is set to go aboard the International Space Station.