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UP Vertical Farms is a cutting edge new indoor farm leading the way with the upcoming launch of Canada’s first touchless, high density indoor vertical farm for growing customizable baby leafy greens.
Limoneira is thrilled to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Mora to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Equitable Food Initiative is proud to announce that EFI-certified NatureSweet® Tomatoes has earned a Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility thanks to leadership efforts during the pandemic.
Nature Fresh Farms Sales adds 123 acres of lit production with their growing partners Nature Fresh Farms, Ketler Farms, and VineFresh, leading to one of the largest signings of LED/HPS lights in North America.
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Reasor’s LLC are excited to announce that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire Reasor’s 17 stores in Oklahoma.
Arizona’s Governor Ducey has proclaimed November 2021 as Arizona Leafy Greens month.
U.S. imports of organic fresh produce from Mexico and Peru are growing fast, U.S. Department of Agriculture trade numbers reveal.
Frank Muir, recently retired president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, is The Packer’s 2021 Produce Marketer for All Seasons.
Produce is in my genes. My first job after graduating from university was with Canada’s premier grocery company.
With Philadelphia terminal market mushroom prices running 30% above year-ago levels in late October, the American Mushroom Institute warned that tight supplies of mushrooms are anticipated for the holiday season.
The Packer is on the scene again. This time in Nogales, Ariz. Here are a few photos from our visit.
Oct. 27 update: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions.
Northeast potato shipper, Bushwick Commission has announced a packaging redesign for their popular Guarantee label.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
Last year brought many challenging and uncertain times, where laborers quickly adapted as companies restructured to meet the needs of consumers.
The Bee Sweet Citrus marketing team has launched a multi-faceted marketing campaign to celebrate the rebrand of its label and the firm’s diverse citrus line.
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives expressed its support for the inclusion of significant new funding to promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.
JOH is proud to announce that its 9th Annual Kids 360 Charity Event that took place on October 4th was a huge success.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the below statement following President Biden’s announcement of the framework for Build Back Better.
Finding market insights from the Hass Avocado Board’s data and research is the focus of a web seminar scheduled for Nov. 18.
The pandemic was very good for organic produce demand, and new research from Rabobank looks at the reasons behind that surge and what may be next for the sector.
The United States and United Arab Emirates officially launched the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) alongside 31 countries and over 48 non-government partners.
The FPAA is honored to announce Walter Ram, Vice President of Food Safety at Giumarra Companies, as the 2021 recipient.
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions.
During its debut at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, Naturipe Snacks Berry Parfaits were ranked as the #2 Cool New Product (and the #1 ranked food item).
USDA is currently accepting applications for the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program.
Foodservice demand is strong for Wada Farms, said Joe Esta, vice president of the Idaho Falls, Idaho-based company.
With Northwest onion crop yields cut short by hot weather, shipping point prices for onions were well above year-ago levels in late October.
Texas growing regions saw plenty of rain this past summer, and that should be a good foundation for upcoming produce harvests, said Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO for the Texas International Produce Association.
Chilean grape production should see a big rebound in the 2021-22 marketing year, according to a new estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service.