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Specialty crops including fruits, vegetables and nuts make up almost one-third of total crop sales in the U.S., but a large number of specialty crop acres remain uninsured, according to the group.
The Plant City, Fla.-based company hosted PixieRock, with event proceeds going to local charities.
October prices received by growers and ranchers declined from September but are running substantially ahead of last year, according to the Nov. 30 Agricultural Prices report.
The new landing page is designed as a resource for retailers, media and industry members, such as watermelon importers.
The 2022 New York Produce Show & Conference greeted attendees with a warm and welcoming atmosphere including breakfast, panel discussions and condolences about the show’s founder, Jim Prevor, who died Nov. 8.
USDA’s recently released Farm Labor Survey results reveal a “critical need for ag labor reform to stabilize wages,” says the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has filed a legal challenge to a new H-2A Program Rule that is set to take effect on Nov. 30.
The San Francisco-based business-to-business marketplace has acquired the farm sales and inventory management solutions provider.
Retail food inflation is still running up double digits compared with a year ago, according to a new USDA Food Price report.
The increase is largely driven by higher imports of horticultural products, sugar and tropical products, and grain and feed products, as well as a strong dollar.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Mestizos Group LLC (Mestizos) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
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Shellenback brings more than 25 years of experience in the food industry to the position.
The national children’s education-based nonprofit anticipates serving an additional 250 families in the D.C. area.
The annual Canada Fresh Deciduous report predicted both production and import numbers for the fruits.
Rising digital sales and a continuing emphasis on fresh food helped The Kroger Co. achieve strong results in the third quarter, company officials said.
The new approach for the industry will drive impact in key areas like increasing purchase intent, consumption and usage with a focus on partnerships and agile programming, according to the commission.
NEW YORK — The aisles at the New York Produce Show Dec. 1 were packed with pedestrian traffic jams in some spots, but not at pre-pandemic cramped levels mirroring the city sidewalks during rush hour.
The Salinas Calif.-based producer will showcase its portfolio of recipes, as well as new, fun ways to celebrate and create traditions with friends and family.
The Grimmway Farms president and CEO was honored at the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, Calif.
Zendejas, the director of sales and business development, brings more than 15 years of industry experience to the company.
The ag census is the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county and territory, according to the USDA.
Tjerandsen, 80, died Nov. 8 in Sonoma, Calif.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.
What does the Super Bowl mean to consumers? Football, ramped-up advertising, beer and increasingly — food.
Florida strawberry production for Wish Farms should see an increase in volume for 2022-23, says Nick Wishnatzki, public relations manager for the Plant City, Fla.-based grower-shipper.
To learn how The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., gears up for the big game with fresh produce, The Packer recently connected with Director of Produce and Floral Chris Keetch.
Indoor farming company Square Roots and produce distributor Gordon Food Service have announced the opening of a new climate-controlled indoor farm in Shepherdsville, Ky.
More hot products and cool trends from the recent New York Produce Show and Conference in New York City.
The first fruit to arrive via vessels should be available the third week of December, just in time for New Year’s ads, says Marcial Hernandez, director of imported fruit.