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The Government of South Korea has requested the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Sweet Potato for consumption into the United States and Territories.
The U.S. Apple Association today announced the launch of its new emerging apple leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship.
Nashville, Tenn.-based Startchy, Inc. is proud to announce the U.S. launch of Yumbrella, their organic coating for the apple industry.
Consentio, Europe’s leading digital platform for fresh produce, is pleased to announce that Alsum Farms & Produce of Wisconsin have selected Consentio as their digital trading platform of choice.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has purchased more than 100,000 50-pound cartons of potatoes.
The next generation of leaders working in charities and not-for-profit organizations in the fresh produce sector can now apply for a round of funding and a series of one-to-one mentoring sessions.
Josh Leichter, CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit, announced Nov. 29 the first shipment of Dulcinea branded cherries has arrived in the United States.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high, with one in eight Americans reporting some level of uncertainty about where their next meal will come from.
The U.S. Apple Association today said more needs to be done to ensure U.S. apple growers can once again compete in the Indian market.
Seeking to determine if dominant retailers have used business practices that may have worsened supply chain disruptions, the Federal Trade Commission is undertaking a fact-finding study.
Hazel Technologies, Inc. announces their final Quality Summit of 2021, featuring the kiwifruit category.
Rising freight rates and inconsistent availability of trucks is shaking up the transportation industry nationwide, and the Chicago area is no exception.
The Government of Colombia has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize importation of yellow dragon fruit (Selenicereus megalanthus) for consumption into the United States.
Pear Bureau Northwest is launching the sixth edition of its annual World Pear Day on December 4.
California Giant reports they have the winter blues – blueberries that is – with global grower partners reporting peak volumes of organic and conventional blueberry supply for the start of winter season and beyond.
Leading produce marketer Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet welcomes Andrew Kamenitzer as account executive to their sales team.
The Packer’s 2022 Global Organic Produce Expo is just around the corner, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
Corrugated box production reached a record level in the pandemic year 2020, and the outlook for continued moderate growth is still in place.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event that will be held on February 24-25, 2022.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended the comment period for the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard to Jan. 19, 2022.
The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic is worsening the situation in many European countries.
U.S. potato production for 2021 is down slightly compared with the 2020 crop, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s November crop production report.
The USDA NIFA has announced an investment of over $34 million to support greater food access and nutrition security for low-income and at-risk communities through the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Central Market of FL II Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
The USDA has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.
SiCar Farms, the largest and leading lime importers to the United States - reports their winter citrus season is thriving and supply is expected to be steady throughout the season.
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What’s a little-known or fun fact about you? “I love to fly and hope to one day complete the requirements for my pilot’s license,” said Phillip Grant, general manager Hunts Point Produce Market.
“Fruits and vegetables are my babies. With improved genetics and growing practices, so many fruits have better flavor these days,” said Janice Honigberg, president of Sun Belle.