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This is the first offering for the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh fruit since its integration with Dole Diversified North America in October.
The author of What to Eat Now, says agricultural subsidies, rising relative prices and retail consolidation combine to make fresh fruits and vegetables harder to sell, even as they remain central to public health and sustainability.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says the state’s Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act strips American farmers and ranchers of their First Amendment rights.
The state’s Hidalgo County quarantine now contains 223.3 acres of commercial citrus and the state’s Cameron County quarantine includes 970.6 acres of commercial citrus.
The end of the Tomato Suspension Agreement was just one of several commodity-specific trade battles in 2025’s overall trade wars.
The act calls for codifying the recent change in the methodology for calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate and streamlining the H-2A visa process.
After months of stepped-up English proficiency enforcement for truck drivers, effects appear mild for the fresh produce industry, but there are things to look for in the year ahead.
The International Fresh Produce Association introduces a collaborative framework designed to create a common language and practical guidance for sustainability efforts, empowering growers and enhancing market differentiation by late 2026.
BASF | Nunhems has launched the Percyst brand of carrots, a breakthrough variety offering the first intermediate resistance to Southern root-knot nematodes alongside market-leading flavor and texture, providing a critical seed-based solution for growers facing increasing regulatory pressure on chemical fumigants.
South Texas farmer Brian Jones says years of missed water deliveries from Mexico have cut his planted acres in half, forcing tough planting decisions as a new agreement brings both hope and skepticism.
The company faced an outcry after a study by Consumer Reports and two other nonprofits showed some shoppers saw prices up to 23% higher than others browsing the same grocery items from the same store at the same time.
Potato growers share how they’re increasingly incorporating sustainable practices into their operations to drive efficiency and more.
Hayes’ retirement will be effective March 2, 2026, and the search is underway for the cooperative’s next leader, according to Ocean Spray.
Jeremy Veens elected vice chair as board along with eight other board members in annual elections.
Hashim Amin, head of grocery and retail for North America at Uber, shares how the company leverages its platform to offer convenience and on-demand services and how its unique marketplace experience competes against Amazon.
Water will always be a big topic for produce and ag in general, but 2025 saw some big milestones in water news.
The Miami-headquartered, woman- and minority-owned, vertically-integrated business says its new packing facility dedicated to dragon fruit will help retailers succeed with the fruit.
Current CEO Steve Barnard will become executive chairman of the board, and president and COO John Pawlowski will become CEO, effective April 2026.
“All vegetables are healthy, potatoes included,” says Shelley Maniscalco, a registered dietitian and partner at Nutrition in Demand, an agency that works with the Alliance for Potato Research and Education.
FTC alleges the company misled consumers on fees and memberships while Instacart denies wrongdoing, citing compliance with law.
In a letter to the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees, the caucus calls for the immediate release of the $1 billion in USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance Program aid earmarked for specialty crop producers.
While atmospheric rivers pushed floodwaters to record levels, experts say the timing during the dormant season may offer a surprising benefit for pear pest management.
Taylor Farms aims to revolutionize fresh food discovery by becoming one of the first brands to use a new native e-commerce partnership between TikTok and Instacart.
A recent impact report out of Westlands Water District in California found wide-reaching ripple effects of water restrictions for San Joaquin Valley growers.
Divert expands its Northern California customer base while supporting General Produce’s commitment to create a more responsible supply chain.
With a new strategic hub in Wisconsin alongside new facilities in Spain and Germany, the company is transitioning to a direct-service model to provide enhanced technical support and precision cutting solutions.
Held at the Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference, the program brings together leading experts for hands-on instruction, facility insights and the latest advancements in ripening technology.
Just the russet variety of potatoes alone are looking at $500 million in losses this year, says National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles.
In 2025, specialty crop growers accelerated the adoption of high-precision tools such as spray drones to protect sensitive, high-value crops while stretching limited labor and gaining the flexibility needed to respond to ongoing market and input cost uncertainty.
The lime importer says its winter crop is set to support retailers’ citrus and health and wellness promotions at the start of the new year.