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Climate change is a complex problem that has the world searching for solutions and, at a local level, consumers and intermediaries opting for products from industries that are transparent, verifiable and trustworthy.
Once the North American blueberry season wanes, Peru’s long growing season, steady climate and greenhouse-like growing conditions will provide retailers and consumers with constant volume of high-quality blueberries.
Mission Produce, Inc. has released consumer insights on the foodservice sector, showing that 77 percent of people who like avocados wish there were more avocado options available on menus.
San Francisco-based ClimateAi, a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence to climate risk modeling, has announced the launch of its Enterprise Climate Planning (ECP) platform.
A run of hot weather that has stressed the Northwest onion crop is expected to reduce yields and set up an active market for storage onions.
Steven Muro, president and founder of Fusion, will share his expertise and industry knowledge during a live webinar from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT.
Larry McIntosh, former President and CEO of the Peak of the Market, was today presented with the 2021 Canadian Produce Person of the Year Award for his outstanding contributions to the produce industry.
With the growing season accelerating, the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) is strengthening the support it provides to its more than 1,000 members by adding two industry veterans to its team.
Central California growers have come a long way in one year to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic, but the journey isn’t over yet.
Supplies were ample and prices were on the low side for California lettuce producers in July.
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement board has voted to mandate pre-harvest testing for leafy greens grown in fields where elevated risk factors are present.
Nature Fresh Farms joins YTV’s Kid Food Nation: The Show to educate children on greenhouse growing and fresh vegetable production.
G&R Farms is proud to announce their continued commitment to sustainability with their participation in the How2Recycle program.
Chicago-based data company Numerator has released a new study to understand the impact of inflation on recent and upcoming shopping behavior.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Ringer & Son Brokerage Co. Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the PACA..
Port of Oakland first half 2021 total cargo volume increased 11.4 percent over 2020 and forecasters envision no letup.
Humble Produce Owner: Miguel Medina, has worked tirelessly over the last 6 months working with growers in Mexico to try to restore the faith.
R-Cycle - the digital product passport for sustainable plastics - receives the German Sustainability Award 2021 in the “Packaging” category.
After holding executive responsibility for over half of Oppy’s departments the last few years, Doug Grant will say farewell on July 31 to the company he’s called home since 1995.
Prices for yellow-flesh nectarines around the nation ranges from 99 cents to $2.99 per pound on July 14, according to U.S. Marketing Services.
We know it’s tough out there. But you mushroom growers, packers, shippers and marketers have some wins too.
Titan Farms brings back its sustainable, eco-friendly packaging this summer to meet the increasing demand for less single-use plastics.
Brothers Produce, established in Houston in 1985, is proud to announce its expanding its line of cold storage services.
Dole plc announced that it has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering of 26,000,000 ordinary shares pursuant to a registration statement on Form F-1 filed with the U.S. SEC.
The Port of Oakland and its logistics partners launched a battery electric truck demonstration project this month on its path to zero emissions at the Oakland Seaport.
Lettuce from California’s Salinas and Castroville regions is the focus for the next three months for Castroville-based Ocean Mist Farms.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorizing emergency procedures to help agricultural producers impacted by extreme drought conditions.
The next Empire State Producers Expo will be in-person Jan. 11-13, 2022, said Brian Reeves, president of New York State Vegetable Growers Association.
Minkus Family Farms, New Hampton, N.Y., has almost completed a facility expansion.