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Faison, N.C.-based Nature’s Way Farms is a year-round grower, packer, and shipper of North Carolina conventional and organic sweet potatoes.
In Greek mythology, Zeus condemned King Sisyphus to roll an immense rock up a hill, only to have that rock roll down on Sisyphus when he was nearly at the top.
Bushel Boy Farms is now growing cucumbers at its Owatonna, Minn., greenhouse.
Honeybear Brands is bringing back its “All the Feels” price look-up (PLUs) fruit stickers for a limited time this fall, says Kristi Harris, Honeybear Brands brand manager.
Specialty crop growers have nearly doubled their participation in federal risk management programs over the past ten years, according to a new report from the USDA’s Economic Research Service.
With better moisture this year, Bethel, N.C.-based Corey Produce expects a slightly bigger sweet potato crop in 2022, says spokesman Lee Corey.
Barring any weather surprises, the majority of Red River Valley potato harvest should be completed by mid-October, says Ted Kreis, administrator for the Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Co-op.
On an ambitious mission to become the world’s leading provider of fruit varieties, IFG is on track to open a $14 million state-of-the-art research breeding campus in McFarland, Calif.
A number of suppliers are working to inform retailers and consumers about the difference they can make when buying fair trade bananas.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited in August with Nathan Pumplin, president of Norfolk Healthy Produce, about his company’s work on a genetically modified purple tomato.
In a complaint filed on Sept. 30, 2019, the USDA alleged that New York Mart Group Inc. failed to make full payment promptly in the amount of $896,107 to 23 sellers for multiple lots of produce in violation of PACA.
North Carolina’s sweet potato harvest season is starting with fresh pricing up substantially compared with a year ago.
Wilson, N.C.-based Lancaster Farms has a strong quality sweet potato harvest coming on, says Derek Lancaster, grower with the company.
The USDA is gathering input to help shape a recently announced planned grant program focused on improving the resiliency of our food and agricultural supply chain.
Hy-Vee, Inc., has earned GreenChill recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its work to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease its environmental impact.
Running through March 2023, the episodes will feature voices from across fresh produce discussing topics from mental health and workplace safety to the importance of diversity and more.
The Biden-Harris Administration is inviting interested stakeholders to virtually attend the Sept. 28 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
The 2022 California avocado season is a wrap for Index Fresh, which says this year brought avocado growers six months of record pricing and returns on their fruit.
After two years of solid growth, Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Paul, Minn., is going through some big changes, said James Collins, senior director of supply chain.
Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago.
After a tough year last year, potato crop prospects are much improved for Crystal, N.D.-based O.C. Schulz & Sons.
As the Peruvian season ends, the Oxnard, Calif.-based company is ready to provide a strong supply of fresh avocados from Mexico, Chile and Colombia.
In Q4 of 2022, BizMatch Plus will feature five key commodities and categories that have been specifically requested by participating buyers.
Judges rule that insects and invertebrates are protected species in California, rejecting a petition by agriculture and pesticide groups and upholding a lower court decision.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a reminder to buyers and sellers of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables subject to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Avocado industry group recognizes 29 key supporters who helped grow a thriving organization over two decades.
The International Fresh Produce Association kicked off its Washington Conference, Sept. 26, by hosting a Produce Economic Outlook Forum.
Santa Cruz, Calif.,-based Awe Sum Organics recently announced the addition of two new hires to support its upcoming launch of organic avocados.
After Hurricane Irma in 2017, Hurricane Michael in 2018 and six other hurricanes since 2000, Florida farmers are hyper-aware of the potential impacts of Hurricane Ian.
The creation of the Emerging Leader Development Program has provided 128 young leaders with an immersive experience on the many issues facing the industry and how to be leaders within FFVA.