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Sakata Seed America recently announced the addition of John Lindbo to the company’s reputable and expanding Research Department.
With good amounts of moisture during the growing season, citrus production and exports in Australia are expected to grow significantly for the 2021-22 marketing years, according to a UDSA report.
Hazel Technologies, Inc., has announced a strategic Asia-Pacific (APAC) expansion along with new funding from EDBI, a Singapore-based global investor.
The International Fresh Produce Association was briefed that, effective January 22, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection would begin enforcing a requirement for entry into the U.S. for essential workers.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Lakeside Organic Gardens has entered its 26th year of growing solely organic vegetables, and strong demand is fueling continuing growth, said Marliese McWherter, marketing director.
Though hot temperatures in Washington state orchards last summer held back organic output for the 2021 crop, Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. is planning for long-term expansion of its organic program.
Horizon Logistics has hired Terrence Bro as the new general manager to oversee all aspects of this growing logistics company.
On November 29, 2021, during a routine delimiting survey, the USDA confirmed the detection of pale cyst nematode (PCN) in one potato production field located in Bingham County, Idaho.
Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, is launching its Postharvest Academy Webinar Series this month.
DLF International expects grapefruit into April and Valencia juice oranges through mid-July. The company also expects tangerines through middle of April and Honey Bells into mid-February.
Ahsan Faheem has been promoted to vice president of specialty at Vision Produce Co.
August will mark 50 years since President Richard Nixon signed the Rural Development Act of 1972, creating the Rural Regional Development Centers located throughout the United States.
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Oppy has released its first-ever hydroponic strawberry collection Happy Berry, the company announced in a news release.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has named Allison Moore as Executive Vice President, effective immediately.
Scott Fletcher will be among industry leaders to be honored Jan. 24 at the Texas International Produce and Association’s Hall of Fame Banquet.
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the National Organic Standards.
Flexible packaging and material science company ProAmpac has partnered with Kit Yam, a professor in Rutgers University’s food science department.
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Less than 1% of fruits and vegetables tested by the USDA show pesticide residue levels outside permitted ranges.
New York City-based Continental Grain Co. (Conti) has announced an investment in global berry marketer Agroberries, according to a news release.
Trucking troubles are nothing new to the fresh produce industry, but the recent vaccination mandates by the governments of Canada and the U.S. are taking those problems to a whole new level.
PulPac has announced the filing of an additional patent application, further refining its pioneering cellulose forming technology for competitive fiber-based packaging and single-use products.
Water availability and costs have long been major challenges for the citrus industry, along with increases in cultural and labor costs.
Higher lemon prices and increased brokered fruit revenue helped Limoneira offset lower exports and reduced lemon volume for the fourth quarter ending Oct. 31.
Van and refrigerated (“reefer”) truckload freight rates hit new highs in December, with national average prices up 21.9% and 29.5% respectively compared to the same period a year ago.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council launched A Blueberry Boost, a new skill for Alexa, Amazon’s voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) service.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that applications are open for New York State’s 2022 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award.
The Allen Lund Company announces two promotions in the Orlando office. Shaun Leiker to manager of ALC’s Special Projects Division and Billy Pangonis to new manager of the ALC Orlando team.
Effective January 6, Howard Nager has left Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce, to pursue other business opportunities.
Crystal Valley Foods (Crystal Valley) announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of additional bays on the Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal Market, adjacent to its current location.