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Grower organizations are voicing disappointment with EPA’s Endangered Species Act-required draft biological evaluation (BE) for several neonicotinoid products, including imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and clothianidin.
On Aug. 26, the California State Senate voted 24-11 to pass AB 616 (Stone), commonly referred to as “card check.”
North Carolina Ports has reached an agreement with Sun Valley, Idaho-based Cold Summit Development to further expand its cold chain and cold storage capabilities.
Inc. magazine revealed that Terra Exports, an innovative global fresh fruit company, is No. 1086 on this year’s 40th annual Inc. 5000 list—the most prestigious ranking of U.S. fastest-growing private companies.
When one of the nation’s largest fresh-cut produce companies decides to invest in the innovative, startup-filled agtech sector, the industry notices.
Though their early season sizing and yields were off compared with a year ago, Idaho-eastern Oregon onion shippers predicted a quality crop of onions this year.
Produce packaging design for foodservice customers is perhaps less demanding than consumer packaging, but both produce shippers and packaging suppliers predict sustainability influences will expand.
The U.S. Senate passed a big infrastructure bill in August, and the House is expected to take up the legislation after its August recess.
The best outcomes for pear and apple harvest may go to growers who have the best access for H-2A labor.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Mango Board.
Brookshire Grocery Co. is launching a relief campaign for customers to donate to the American Red Cross for people who are affected by Hurricane Ida.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation is taking the Have A Plant message around the globe in September.
Western Growers has bolstered its workforce development efforts with the launch of five initiatives aimed at transitioning the agriculture workforce to master rapidly developing agricultural technology.
Smurfit Kappa has announced it is investing $22 million to expand its corrugated plant in Culiacan, North-West Mexico.
The greenhouse growing company, Nature Fresh Farms, has expanded its sales team with two new hires and is excited to announce the addition of Brenda Necic and Pam Cherwak to the Nature Fresh Farms team.
The Arizona LGMA is pleased to introduce its new public relations liaison April Ward.
CHICAGO — Apple growers should move now to tell their sustainability stories, Bruce Knight thinks.
California lemon grower Jim Finch is alarmed about the surge in Argentina lemon imports this year.
Produce shippers and packaging suppliers have faced shortages and higher prices of some packaging materials.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the approved listed for organic agriculture production.
Semios, the leading precision-farming platform for permanent crops, announced that it is acquiring Agworld, a leading data-driven farm management platform, to deliver even more benefits to growers.
Innovations in material availability and handling technology are making the quest for sustainable packaging more realistic, several industry leaders say.
Seen on Social: These are a few posts on social media from our produce industry that caught our attention this week.
Shuman Farms has RealSweet high quality, premium sweet onions from Peru on hand and are currently making the transition from Vidalia to Peru.
Stemilt becomes first apple & cherry company to achieve full Equitable Food Initiative certification
Stemilt received new Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications in [August] to become the first apple, pear, and cherry company to achieve EFI certification of its entire operation.
A larger size and juicier flavor profile make this berry a standout in the category.
United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships.
Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named the Executive Committee that will serve as officers for the new association.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition has several resources to help growers who may be affected by the impacts to their crops from severe weather conditions.
Rep. Jim Costa brought together healthcare leaders from Fresno County for a virtual press conference to discuss the dire consequences of the recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases.