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Four out of ten growers surveyed by The Packer said they rely on third party certifiers to help them audit their sustainability steps.
Growers and consumers disagree markedly on who is most responsible for leading and promoting sustainability practices and policies.
Lourdes Pérez Cordero did not grow up in a citrus growing family, but you wouldn’t know that after meeting her.
As part of their SEPC Cares initiative, the Southeast Produce Council is proud to partner with the Society of St. Andrew and Publix Super Markets to deliver drinking water after the devastation left by Hurricane Ida.
Senior Adviser to President Biden Cedric Richmond will keynote Tuesday’s Luncheon General Session during the United Fresh 2021 Washington Conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington.
Equitable Food Initiative is working to expand from primarily business-to-business marketing to business-to-consumer outreach as it aims to provide support and added value to retail partners and EFI-certified growers.
Western Growers will honor agriculture advocate, educator, philanthropist and trailblazer Carol Chandler with the 2021 Award of Honor.
Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce Jonah Reardon as the newest addition to our sales team.
Mission Produce, Inc. hosted its much-anticipated ninth annual philanthropic golf tournament in support of The Mission Foundation, which gives 100% of revenue from the event back to local charities.
The National Organic Program (NOP) is pleased to announce a new course in the Organic Integrity Learning Center.
Schnuck Markets, Inc., in partnership with Foodshed.io, is celebrating its most expansive local produce season since it was founded in 1939.
Stokes Purple sweet potatoes are back in season, and it’s the ideal time to showcase these colorful tubers.
Senate ag committee leader Debbie Stabenow stressed the importance of industry engagement on immigration and climate change legislation in an address to the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference.
G&R Farms is proud to welcome new hire Jon Ellis, who will be serving in the role of Operations Manager.
Cranberries are back, and The Oppenheimer Group is looking forward to putting Ocean Spray at the center of holiday tables.
The Sept 20 California grape storage report shows grapes in cold storage in mid-September totaled 8.04 million packages, nearly unchanged from last year and up 2% from 2019.
California grape shipments were running ahead of the same time last year through late August, and market conditions were similar to a year ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Revealing the breaking news to the United Fresh Washington Conference by video message on Sept. 21, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., said she has introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act.
While Michigan’s apple harvest is just gearing up, most other fruits are winding down through September.
Kids’ Food Basket aims to feed children living at or near the poverty level with critical evening meals to make sure kids are performing at their highest academic ability.
Take a listen to our latest podcast episode, this time on fall retail expectations.
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces their VERYX® 2.0 line of digital sorters at Pack Expo Las Vegas, booth #C-4225.
The multi-month normalization of grocery shopping patterns came to a halt in August.
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) hosted its fourth “Facts, Not Fear” Produce Safety Media Tour for registered dietitians, health and nutrition writers and bloggers featuring crops in the Pacific Northwest.
Pure Green Farms, the Midwest hydroponic greenhouse, announced that Cincinnati-based LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria will be offering Pure Green Farms Baby Green Leaf lettuce on its menu beginning today.
Taylor Farms announced the appointment of Joe Pezzini to the position of Senior Director of Agricultural Operations, effective October 11th, 2021.
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in September, down 14 points to a reading of 124.
For the first time in over a year, many students will be back in school buildings, navigating a new normal.
Kubota Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. have invested in U.S. startup Advanced Farm Technologies.
The PMA has announced that an Online Fresh Ideas Showcase, where companies can share their innovative products and services, will be available for buyers to see the newest flavors and solutions.