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California farmers are making tough choices on which crops and how much to plant in the face of crushing water supply cuts.
The SF market hosted Secretary Karen Ross and staff to meet with business and see its food recovery program.
Retail fresh fruit and vegetable inflation for all of 2022 is forecast in a range from 6.5% to 7.5% over 2021, according to the USDA.
The projects supported through the investment will work to ensure a safe, nutritious and abundant food supply, said the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Evanston, Ill.-based tech company secures funding to grow its Nutrition as a Service platform and launch its Retailer Solutions.
The Packer on June 27 will publish a special tribute to Tom Stenzel, long-time president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association and recently retired co-CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association.
The Packer is seeking industry input on the June 13 special section on packaging and processing technology.
The U.S. Apple Association has joined more than 40 agriculture and food groups to call for the elimination or reduction of U.S. tariffs on foreign trading partners.
Fresh fruit imports are running higher than expected in recent months, and the USDA has raised its import forecast for fiscal year 2022 to reflect higher unit values.
Three out of four Americans believe fresh produce is a healthy choice, but nearly half of consumers polled believe the benefits of fresh produce are often ignored by the general public, according to a new survey.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Lauren Sweeney, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
In honor of Memorial Day, transportation and logistics provider Genpro teamed with Military Missions to write personalized cards of encouragement to U.S. troops.
In this video, Eagle Eye Produce is putting the spotlight on Dylan Jones with its “Grower Spotlight” series.
South Africa is set for record apple, pear and table grape production in marketing year 2021-22, according to a new USDA report. But the report says growers and exporters also face some dark clouds.
The California berry company will be holding its fourth annual chef invitational.
California scientists are using helicopters to study aquifers with the hope of recharging ground water.
Have you heard about the Mushroom Council and Food Network’s Blended Burger contest? We have a few recipe ideas we want your input on.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will release 2021 floriculture estimates on May 25 at 3 pm Eastern.
Calling all produce decision-makers! Potatoes USA is holding its first-ever Fresh Potato Merchandising Contest! We’re talking to you, Buyers, Sales Managers, Merchandising Managers, and Procurement Specialists.
Homestead, Fla.-based Brooks Tropicals LLC has added two new members to its sales office, says Peter Leifermann, vice president of sales and marketing.
Bakersfield, Calif. and Bellevue, Wash.-based Arable Capital Partners has hired Laura Wachter as chief of staff.
China’s recent COVID-19 crackdown is having a ripple effect on ocean carrier scheduling and hurting volume at the Port of Oakland, officials say.
The company has revamped its summer packaging and is growing in two of the most popular citrus varieties.
The company includes several key summer varieties of citrus through the season, especially a particular orange variety.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has expanded its staff to further strengthen the group’s food and nutrition expertise, as well as PBH stakeholder engagement strategies, according to a news release.
After seeing the rise in e-commerce, Seald Sweet is hoping to move more fruit through retailer platforms.
Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops and CropTrak announce the release of the Stewardship Calculator 2.0 to help growers measure a wide range of on-farm data for ESG reporting.
As an ode to the past 10 years, the California Avocado Commission enlisted chef Nyesha Arrington to create two seasonal recipes that prominently feature the fruit.
After three and a half decades with the Vancouver, British Columbia-based Oppenheimer Group, Walt Breeden is retiring.
As grilling season heats up, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based company predicts potatoes will play a key role in celebrations and everyday meals.