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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.
I truly believe leaders need to have a servant mentality. Leaders are fortunate to be in a position of influence and we should take this opportunity to make this world a slightly better place when we can.
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.
One thing that I’m really proud of over probably the last year is my team. My team over this last year and a half has had a lot of challenges and my team really faced and overcame them, said Carrie Mack of Walmart.
“I am most proud of the positive influence I have had on many people’s career development. My proudest moments have been when people working for me have been promoted,” said Ed Treacy, Produce Marketing Association.
When placed next to produce items, Tajin Seasonings increases sales, according to research conducted by Tajin in partnership with independent research firm DLG Research.
The following statement was issued Dec. 16 by Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC):
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Dec. 17 that his administration is providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal programs.
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is proud to announce the On-Farm Improvement Cost Share Program.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising consumers not to eat Fresh Express Sweet Hearts Romaine Lettuce Sweet Butter Lettuce due to food safety concerns.
San Francisco-based Full Harvest, the produce business-to-business marketplace specializing in surplus and imperfect produce, today announced the close of a $23 million Series B round of growth financing.
Cold temperatures in the California and Arizona desert growing regions are causing ice to form on lettuce crops. More cold temperatures expected.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based International Fruit Genetics LLC has selected Agricola Andrea S.A.C. in Peru as the winner for its inaugural D.W. Cain Award competition.
Registration is open for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to purchase fresh oranges and grapefruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Ringer & Son Brokerage Co. Inc. (Ringer), Brighton, Colo., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).