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The retailer’s Earl Holton President’s Award honors employees for delivering exceptional results through strategic initiatives critical to the company’s success.
The seasonal ‘Be Merry. Feel Good.’ initiative aims to keep walnuts top of mind at retail.
MFC will highlight a new line of convenience potatoes this year in addition to the full assortment of Side Delights varietal potatoes.
University of Florida researchers deploy short-term grower solutions and long-term genetic resistance strategies to combat devastating citrus greening disease, also known as HLB.
USDA estimates one in five children in the U.S. experiences hunger. Produce for Kids, produce sponsors and Publix shoppers are helping to meet this need with donations that support Feeding America food banks throughout the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer’s footprint.
Farmers cite tariffs of 10% to 50% on imported inputs as driving up production costs for fresh produce, grains and meats, raising Thanksgiving food prices while squeezing farms, food suppliers and families.
Agents at Pharr International Bridge in Texas seized more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a commercial lettuce shipment attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico.
In addition to a refreshed Roastables line, the company will also soft-launch and sample a first-of-its-kind line inspired by Roastables.
The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Farms LLC, Eurofresh Inc. and Florimex International BV.
Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadership in organic farming and sustainable growth.
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.