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The specialty market continues to grow, and companies are moving to meet demand for packaged products.
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.
Under her leadership, GoodFarms became one of the first growers to adopt EFI’s Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured certification program, which promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, leadership and worker engagement on farms.
Previously honored in both The Packer 25 and Women in Produce, the longtime marketing and communications leader will oversee strategy, partnerships and growth for the family-focused cause marketing organization.
After only six months with the company, Fulton has shown tremendous value and passion for Ocean Mist Farms.
Graduate students pursuing doctoral work in controlled environment agriculture fields have until Dec. 19 to submit applications for event scholarships.
2025 Top Producer of the Year Marc Arnusch is an agent of change, sharing how Arnusch Farms reinvents 10% to 15% of the operation every year.
Companies say efficient operations and regenerative agriculture are part of good business.
What began as research into citrus greening resistance has unexpectedly revealed a potential market for finger limes, offering a new opportunity for the state’s growers and the specialty citrus industry.
Started in 2016, the San Francisco-based market’s food recovery program continues to rescue and donate an incredible 4,000 pounds of produce a day from its 20 merchants.
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.
Seeking to accelerate online growth, improve profitability and simplify the customer experience, the Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s moving to a hybrid e-commerce model.
In an exclusive interview, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi says EPA’s new WOTUS definition fully reflects the Sackett ruling, simplifies compliance and delivers the certainty farmers have been demanding for years.
Robert Guenther, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and manager of the Florida Tomato Committee, says growers have had great weather, which has set the state up for a strong start.
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 Netherlands-based company has entered a strategic agreement to license Pairwise’s precision plant breeding tools, with the goal of accelerating the development of improved vegetable varieties that meet the evolving needs of growers, retailers and consumers.
The St. Louis-based operation continues to make advancements after undergoing a major change in 2024.
In the shape of its iconic logo, the new PLU sticker features a QR code that gives consumers access to the health benefits of apples, pears and cherries as well as the company’s focus on sustainability.
There’s a misconception about how potatoes get from field to fork, but things have changed over the years — and for good reason.
Texas-based Fox Packaging unpacks the options and the benefits of each when it comes to making oranges, grapefruit and more shine.
With more than a decade of experience in the food industry, she most recently served as a business manager for a national sales and marketing agency.
Lakovic has worked for the Allen Lund Co. for over five years and has been promoted to the new role.
The Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle aims to advance responsible labor across the fresh produce industry.
Smita Katakwar of Wegmans will help guide U.S. strategy supporting members’ digital innovation initiatives and standards adoption.
The pair will co-chair the coalition, succeeding Chuck Conner, to continue to work on U.S. agriculture’s farmworker issues.
Growers have good news to report from early harvests, as companies share updates about their crops.
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.