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Despite the lack of in-person events and other pandemic-related factors that limited marketing efforts, California avocado demand fared well during 2020.
For the first time, Marcio Resende, a University of Florida Institute for Food and Agriculture Sciences sweet corn breeder, led a team of researchers to sequence the genome of a type of supersweet corn.
Big interest in the Viva Fresh Golf Open has spurred the Texas International Produce Association to add a second-course option to accommodate expo attendees.
The Packer is seeking industry input for both suppliers and buyers in a survey about greenhouse vegetables.
DNO Produce, Inc., has promoted Kevin Allen to be the Education Sales Director.
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Florida’s tropical and subtropical climates mean pests, disease and fungus are a constant concern for growers.
The Food and Drug Administration’s multi-year study to enhance produce safety is taking the long view.
Here’s a conversation on why we write about the “Dirty Dozen,” why EWG’s messaging is damaging, and how produce companies can start sapping the power of this polarizing list by communicating their responsible practices.
Researchers at the University of Florida say they discovered another key resource in their ongoing pursuit to find solutions to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening disease.
Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce the first winner of one of our grand prize drawings of a $500 GIFT CARD.
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is making available a web seminar about farmworker vaccinations.
Most consumers are much more worried about food safety in meat products than they are concerned about fruit and vegetable safety.
Mark your calendars, Viva Fresh, presented by the Texas International Produce Association, begins March 26 in Dallas, Texas.
The House of Representatives on March 18 passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by a 247-174 vote.
Did you know, West Coast Produce Expo has a special hosted buyer program?
The long-awaited Vidalia onion season will arrive in mid-April.
Online grocery sales in the U.S. declined 14% in February as fewer consumers – particularly those 60 and older – used grocery pickup, delivery and ship-to-home services.
The latest FreshFacts on Retail report from the United Fresh Produce Association shows that the value-added segment continues to create big value for the produce industry.
With about 2,000 acres of commercial peaches, Florida isn’t a major player in domestic peach production.
Mangoes will be available to promote leading up to Cinco de Mayo, grower-shippers say.
The International Trade Administration is hosting two web seminars on the 2019 suspension agreement on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.
The New York apple industry voted to continue the Apple Research and Development program, administered by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Before the pandemic, women in the workforce were thriving. After, is what United Fresh calls the “she-cession.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on a climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy.
California organic avocados have a strong presence at retail that runs above the category trend.
The banana is still the top ... well, banana.
Shippers say California cherry crop prospects are bright for 2021 and no gap is expected between California and Northwest crops at the end of the deal.
Walmart U.S. has announced new pollinator commitments that the company said will further its efforts to help reverse nature loss and ultimately bring it closer to meeting nature-related goals.
Stockton, Calif.-based Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc. was awarded a $32.6 million contract to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to commissaries in Japan.