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With rising food prices playing a big role, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in September after rising 0.3% in August.
Industry leader of value-added beets, Love Beets USA, has today launched their new venture, Offshoot Brands.
Three types of university/college scholarships are now available to students in the table grape growing regions of California.
Side Delights announces solutions for shoppers in response to post-pandemic spending and shopping trends.
Chilean industry leaders project that cherry exports to the U.S. will see substantial growth in 2021-22.
Sun World International LLC has appointed Michele Melillo to the new position of Vice President of Grower Support Services
Late October rains in California brought some relief to the drought-stricken state but created little immediate concern for the balance of California’s grape harvest.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of more than $243 million in grants to support specialty crops.
After helping to lead a heady period of robust growth for the organic industry, the Organic Trade Association’s CEO Laura Batcha has announced plans to step down from her role by the spring of 2022.
Officers from the new association formed by PMA and United Fresh name-new industry leadership.
As a complementary philanthropic partner of the new International Fresh Produce Association, the Foundation for Fresh Produce will be launched with a vision to grow a healthier world.
2021 is a vintage year for Maine potatoes, industry leaders believe.
The Southeast Produce Council has just announced a heroic lineup of speakers for upcoming Southern Exposure: The Marvel of Produce set to take place March 3-5, 2022.
The Packer caught up with Potandon Produce’s Marketing Manager Dan Fitzgerald to discuss the innovation and market penetration behind One Step …. Done!
After two successful years where participants have lost over 650 pounds and gained years to their lives, the health and wellness challenge continues to draw interest from industry hopefuls looking for a change.
During my career I’ve worked for several divisions of Procacci Holdings. Until 2007, my education was not very complete in the produce industry.
The U.S. and European Union reached an agreement in late October to allow the resumption of duty-free European steel and aluminum into the U.S.
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a drop in producer sentiment in October, down 3 points to a reading of 121.
International Fresh Produce Association Co-CEOs Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel were joined by industry leaders to share updates about the new produce and floral association.
Top leaders of the new International Fresh Produce Association convened in a video call with more than 20 members of the media to talk about the goals and mission of the new industry group.
Out of more than 100 applicants, five agtech start-up companies have been selected to go head-to-head in the Western Growers/S2G Ventures 2021 AgSharks Competition.
Researchers have conducted significant research into the role of water in foodborne outbreaks, but the potential for dust particles to transfer pathogens onto produce has been largely overlooked.
Patrick Kelly tells us about how he got into the produce industry, his best marketing advice, the story of how his dog was named and so much more.
Designed for producers, wholesalers, and supermarkets, the Consentio digital ‘platform’ simplifies and accelerates sales, reduces costs and improves profits, according to a news release.
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions.
The ‘USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of over $50 million to 140 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers.
Doubling down on its unique research and development (R&D) strategy and pace for introducing category-first product innovations, Revol Greens is adding Mohammed Oufattole, MBA as Chief Technology Officer.
Exporters and port officials met in Peru met to propose a series of actions to increase the efficiency of the competitiveness of the sector.