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The “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a lot of wins for agriculture, and whatever is good for ag is good for fertilizer.
Gelson’s Markets is partnering with retail tech firm Upshop to implement AI-driven operations that enhance efficiency, reduce waste and elevate the in-store experience across its Southern California locations.
Dustin Simmons was promoted to president of NAI and made an executive officer of the parent company; Jeffrey Johnson will continue his role as chairman of NAI.
Nico Cabral, director of marketing for labor management software company FieldClock, discusses how simple efficiency tweaks through the use of technology can have a big impact on a farm’s bottom line.
Despite their budgetary concerns, Gen Z and millennial shoppers more frequently reported buying organic produce than older generations, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
The second-generation owner of Turlock Fruit Company died July 3 at 95 years; celebration of life held on Saturday, July 12.
Latin American climatech company Kilimo partners with Microsoft and Netafim in a private-private partnership to shift Central Valley irrigators from flood to drip.
While the 90-day review comes to an end on Monday, Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), and Texas Rep. Ryan Guillen, say leaving the Tomato Suspension Agreement will have stark consequences.
Protestors clashed with federal agents performing immigration enforcement raids in the agricultural areas of Southern California.
The new Save A Lot y Mas store format opens in St. Louis, Mo., with expanded produce, meat and bakery options.
The Packer explores the bold flavor of Hatch chiles, from the fields of New Mexico to grocery store roasting stations and at-home kitchens.
The greenhouse grower seeks to drive innovation and growth in its extensive indoor agriculture efforts.
Karniel, Giumarra families form global grape breeding program with innovation, global growth at heart.
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns says receiving the accreditation status is a ”significant advocacy milestone.”
Retailers are encouraged to visit Booth No. 718 to experience Melissa’s newest innovations firsthand and learn how to bring these high-performing organics to their customers.
According to Placer.ai’s 2025 Grocery Report, fresh produce is fueling growth as consumers make more frequent, shorter trips to fresh-format and value-focused stores, favoring smaller store layouts and culturally relevant offerings.
Are crop biologicals poised for a parabolic growth spurt? Pam Marrone, co-founder of Invasive Species Corp., dove deeper into the topic with certified crop advisers during a recent webinar hosted by the Science Societies.
Highlighting “locally grown, locally sold” is what MAAB says positions Michigan asparagus as the option of choice.
Bayer will be releasing tomato varieties later this summer with multi-stacked resistance to the devastating virus that can reduce marketable yield by 50%.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and a co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, spoke with The Packer about the challenges and opportunities facing U.S. potato growers.
Specialty crops play a huge role in the economy of New York, though companies say there is much more that helps the state stand out.
Global standards certification organization says its national interpretation guidelines for integrated farm assurance help support verification and compliance.
Liz Miller, senior manager of community relations for food recovery organization Spoonfuls, says federal funding cuts have impacted partner organizations that Spoonfuls supports.
The company called the new offering the next generation of its Produce Pro Software for fresh produce businesses throughout the supply chain.
In a letter addressed to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the organization asks the USDA to review allegations that farmworkers were coerced into signing union cards in exchange for grant money.
The event celebrating the summer’s harvest will feature a 30-foot-long mountain of fresh cherries.
Local students have received scholarships for the coming year, sponsored by PFMA members The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter’s and Sheetz.
Alongside historic tax cuts, funding increases for farming programs, and deep cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, the specialty crop industry got most — but not all — of what it hoped for in a farm bill.
From SNAP benefit reform and fraud crackdown to the continuation of mass deportations with “no amnesty,” here’s how the USDA’s newly launched National Farm Security Action Plan may impact the fresh produce industry.