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Inflation is making itself at home in the American economy.
Florida’s 2021/22 orange crop shrunk by 2% in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s December crop production forecast, compared with the October estimate.
Export opportunities for U.S. fresh potatoes into Mexico are set to expand significantly within the next few months, U.S. potato industry leaders believe.
The USDA will hold an informational webinar for eligible organizations interested in applying for the Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) Grant Program on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET.
Zyter, Inc. announced today the introduction of Zyter Smart Agriculture, the latest Internet of Things (IoT) solution running on the Zyter SmartSpaces platform.
California Giant Berry Farms, a leading producer of fresh, sustainable berries, today announced its forecast for a strong winter strawberry crop, led by its Florida and Mexico growing regions.
BDA/Dorot Farm, the number one exporter of fresh and sweet carrots from Israel, is launching product for the new season at The NY produce show on Dec.15.2021.
Fifth Wheel Freight announced the appointment of Ryan Hornack as Chief Marketing Officer. This integral position will oversee the development and execution of the marketing strategy for FWF to foster continued growth.
The Packer and Equitable Food Initiative announce a second webinar series to further educate fresh produce industry professionals about the importance of a healthy, skilled workforce and the programs that support it.
Village Farms Greenhouse Grown is pleased announce the promotion of Steve Poklemba, currently Director of National Sales to his new role as Director of Global Supply Chain Management for their Fresh Division.
A partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the United Fresh Start Foundation will deliver 20 salad bars to six Michigan school districts as part of the national Salad Bars to Schools initiative.
Envy apples remain the best-selling premium apple brand for the 52-weeks ending Nov. 6, according to Nielsen statistics.
It’s always summer in sun-drenched Key West, Florida, where a seven-day resort getaway for two awaits the winner of the Idaho Potato Commission’s 2022 Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest sweepstakes.
Legislation that seeks to reform policies that have resulted in delays in product delivery and backlog at key ports has been passed by the House of Representatives.
California’s citrus domestic season is in full swing, and the Bee Sweet Citrus team is happy to report the arrival of its winter citrus line.
The Cold Hardy Citrus Association (CHCA) will debut their newly created regional brand—Sweet Valley Citrus—at the New York Produce Show on December 15, 2021.
The Hot Climate Programme, an industry-leading breeding programme, is capturing the attention of fresh produce companies globally, as the demand for climate-resistant fruit increases.
Smurfit Kappa, leading company in the production of paper-based packaging, has completed a two-phase upgrade of its facilities at the Barranquilla Paper Mill in Colombia.
The Organic Center announced a new partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to advance organic agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees.
Potatoes USA’s Market Access Program (MAP) funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) increased for the 2022-2023 marketing year.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4996, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 on December 8 with an impressive 364-60 vote.
As rain and expected cold weather sweep through the citrus belt of California, growers are looking forward to the positive effects that this weather is bringing.
U.S. fresh apples in storage Dec. 1 showed a slight decline compared with a year, according to the U.S. Apple Association.
The USDA responded to the unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic on trade by allowing importers of plant commodities to upload copies of phytosanitary certificates and forms.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has purchased 35,000 cartons of fresh oranges.
On Thursday, a bipartisan letter was sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to urge the USDA “immediately reverse” its decision to suspend Section 8e grapefruit juice content standards for imported grapefruits.
NatureSweet has submitted a request to the Department of Commerce for a “Changed Circumstance Review,” which would release certain greenhouse-grown specialty tomatoes from coverage under the 2019 Suspension Agreement.
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) held a successful charity auction and luncheon on Wednesday, December 8th at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc is currently harvesting a variety of melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, specialty Harper and Tara melons and watermelon just in time for prime melon season.