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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released three pale cyst nematode (PCN) associated fields, which have a combined area of approximately 513 acres, from regulation in Idaho.
EFI will now bring a new focus on the Midwest fresh fruit and vegetable industry, based on market research and the latest industry trends.
The California citrus industry has stepped up in a big way to fund produce safety research.
New York, N.Y.-based Bowery Farming Inc . has expanded its footprint and added two new farms to its network: Locust Grove, Ga.-based Locust Grove Farm and Arlington, Texas-based Arlington Farm.
Hundreds of millions in U.S. fresh produce and nut export sales have been lost because of retaliatory tariffs, USDA economists report. And the toll keeps rising.
After 36 years with the company, Ross Wileman is retiring from Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce.
Southern Specialties, grower, importer, processor and shipper of asparagus from Peru, expands its Caborca, Mexico asparagus deal.
MountainKing is spicing up several of its gourmet varieties by partnering with Tajín Clásico Seasoning to offer shoppers a free sample of the top-selling dry seasoning in 1.5 lb. bags of its potatoes.
Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Marketing has added Zillah, Wash.-based Stadelman Fruit as their partner for pear growing and distribution.
While making no recommendations, the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued reports showing big effects of U.S. imports of squash and cucumbers on the domestic market.
U.S. organic fresh produce imports are surging, according to USDA import statistics.
U.S. fresh apple holdings on Jan. 1 totaled 87.7 million bushels, 2.9% less than the inventories reported a year ago, according to a new report from the Falls Church, Va.-based U.S. Apple Association.
Fort Worth, Texas-based Ben E. Keith Foods on Jan. 10 shipped the first orders from its Southeast Division’s new location in New Brockton, Ala.
The FDA has released a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 31 reported illnesses and four hospitalizations in the U.S. between June and August 2021.
Hazel Technologies, Inc. a developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect produce quality, announces new USDA funding for their organic anti-fungal pad technology, Hazel Endure.
Officials with Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers Inc. report that the company saw a bump in revenue last year. They also announced New Lunar Year packaging for The Year of the Tiger.
As Bobalu Berry Farms reflects on their 60-year anniversary coming into the 2022 season, the Jones Family views 2021 as the real milestone year completing the transition to a fully integrated company.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it is extending the deadline to submit applications for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program from Feb. 8, 2022, to March 10, 2022.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for seven members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2022.
Moxxy Marketing has been honored with a 2021 Packaging Design Award from Graphic Design USA for work with Peterson Farms, Inc. on the design of their suite of Antioxidant Solutions branded Tart Cherry Juice packaging.
Potato growers facing post-harvest diseases now have a new option for protection during storage.
The Purdue Agricultural Economics Report’s annual outlook issue identifies key factors that may affect the agricultural economy in the coming year.
The National Grocers Association supports the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court to suspend enforcement of the OSHA COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary Standard.
Charlotte, N.C.-based A M King has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations.
The USDA has new law enforcement authority to protect the agency’s organic seal.
Stemilt’s Fast Facts: The Cast is kicking off the new year with a brand-new episode featuring new faces.
The USDA has announced a combined purchase of more than 440,000 cartons of fresh oranges and grapefruit for distribution to nutrition programs.
Los Angeles-based 4Earth Farms has launched several new organic items in the past few months, including broccoli and cauliflower florets, halved and shaved Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower rice.
A comparison of central California truck shipments of organic fresh produce in 2021 compared with 2020 showed a big gain in oranges and romaine lettuce, but lower shipments for multiple vegetables.
Select organic apple varieties are in outstanding position for retail promotions in the next few months, said Brianna Shales, marketing director for Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers.