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The World Food Prize Foundation selected Barchenger for the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application for his work in pepper breeding that “will be felt for generations.”
In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, branding expert Jean Pierre Lacroix shares three ways grocers can use emotional design, storytelling and nostalgia to create instant connections with shoppers and boost sales.
Nominators recognized the marketing executive’s critical role in rallying the apple industry together to build a campaign that aims to grow domestic apple consumption.
Babylon Micro-Farms, which recently made the Inc. 5000 list, is growing fast by focusing on education, corporate dining, hospitality and health care. Oshima spoke with The Packer about turnkey solutions, hyperlocal produce, customer experience and more.
Growers in the state continue to convert acres to organic to meet demand and debut a new variety this season, too.
The latest impact report gives an update on the ready-to-eat salad company’s sustainability, innovation, resource management and social responsibility efforts.
Participants at a recent webinar hosted by the Science Societies warned that grant funding cuts and force reductions at USDA results in uncertainty, lost research and lost opportunities for young scientists. The future of independent research is potentially at risk too.
A record number of monthly users for e-grocery services helped fuel sales growth, as “free” delivery combined with convenience continues to attract customers, according to Brick Meets Click shopper survey.
About 6,500 food and consumer safety inspectors at FSIS were covered by the terminated collective bargaining agreement and roughly 1,500 APHIS employees who inspect plants for pests and disease will be affected by a notice terminating their bargaining agreement, Reuters reports.
Going on for nearly 19 years, The FruitGuys have offered a fundraiser box that promotes the gravenstein apple while giving back directly to the growers.
Ulichnie will lead portfolio strategy and product development for Our Family, Fresh and Finest by Our Family and Finest Reserve by Our Family.
Jan Berk, who made history as the industry group’s first-ever female chair, was presented with the group’s Golden Checkmark Award.
AFM’s fall initiatives will once again include promotions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and college football.
Dole’s packaging refresh taps into how millennials and Gen Z are fueling a boom in fresh produce demand and elevated preferences, as revealed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025 report.
First launched in February and gaining momentum, the American Association of AgLabor Providers aims to level up the professionalism of farm labor contractors.
The online retailer has expanded its same-day service to include fresh perishables, intensifying competition with grocery and quick-commerce rivals while creating new opportunities for fresh produce suppliers.
The Ag Secretary announced three nominees and five appointments to key USDA leadership roles. Some are returning names from the first Trump administration.
Apple marketers say this season looks to deliver a great eating experience with ample volume this year.
High production numbers were prompted by favorable weather conditions, an improved fruit set and adoption of new agricultural technologies and management practices.
San Francisco-based Simbe says it will welcome Barbra Chase and Brian Hughes as vice presidents of sales to strengthen its commitment to partners.
The unified platform eliminates manual processes, enhances compliance and speeds retail connectivity for growers and shippers.
Spare a thought for the humble bag or clamshell, because a lot of thought goes into fresh produce packaging. And now, more money will too.
The Michigan farm specializes in non-GMO root vegetables such as turnips, celery root, carrots and red beets and offers several squash varieties in the fall and winter.
Advanced capabilities improve execution in departments where one in three shoppers say quality determines where they shop.
Now farm tractors, combines and sprayers can be configured so there is no impact on engine power for up to 36 hours when a DEF system malfunction occurs, and a farmer has up to 100 engine hours at 25% power reduction before a 50% reduction takes hold.
The anticipated surge in shopper traffic provide a prime time to align retail promotions.
The White House said on Monday to not expect public release of the Make America Healthy Again policy recommendations on Aug. 12
Angela Fernandez, senior vice president of market development at GS1 US, discusses what businesses and organizations should keep in mind about the 30-month extension for enforcement and compliance.
Speaking at a webinar, he advocated for policy reforms to curb ultraprocessed foods and corporate influence, insisting that healthy choices must become the default option for Americans.
Brad Moorer, who died unexpectedly Aug. 7, is remembered as a strong advocate for the domestic berry grower.