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Built around the new BK 6-13 variety, the company’s program boasts steady supply and high-spec fruit year-round.
From an inaugural Women’s Program to its first-ever New Products Showcase, this year’s New England Produce Council Produce, Floral and Food Service Expo is poised to offer a host of new experiences, says Laura Sullivan, NEPC executive director.
Agricultural leaders welcome the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act while warning that severe consular delays could undermine grower gains.
As retailers increasingly recognize the importance of sourcing avocados from multiple growing regions, suppliers from Mexico and Colombia are ready for the critical “OND” season with strong supplies of high-quality fruit.
DeGiglio will oversee commercial strategy with a focus on accelerating revenue growth, expanding strategic partnerships and developing new growth initiatives.
By tailoring seed genetics to solve back-of-house labor shortages, reduce kitchen waste and potentially extend shelf life, Bayer Vegetable Seeds is demonstrating that the battle for commercial kitchen profitability begins long before produce reaches the prep table.
From funding global clean water initiatives to establishing early taste preferences in toddlers, produce marketers are leveraging authentic purpose and long-term habits to build lasting brand connections.
Specialty crop growers share how multiyear spikes in fertilizer, chemical and diesel expenses are straining operating budgets and threatening the future of American produce.
Ideal winter conditions and sustained year-over-year volume gains have nationwide grower-shippers primed for strong market performance.
Circana’s Jonna Parker warns that brands are missing out on online shoppers, viral social trends and falling behind as AI-driven commerce takes off.
The former FDA deputy commissioner urges the produce industry to address traceability gaps and farm-level water safety.
To capture budget-conscious shoppers during the back-to-school reset, produce brands and grocery chains are leveraging price drops, digital meal-planning tech and experience-driven merchandising to prove their value.
A greenhouse lettuce grower says customer fears cut sales by double digits while foot traffic dropped 20.8% at Taco Bell.
By combining hands-on climate resilience trials with cooperative aggregation strategies, Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus is demonstrating how regional specialty crop producers can scale up to meet commercial buyers’ standards without incurring massive financial risk.
New Stratus data shows grower satisfaction and use are rising, but the category’s future may depend on realistic expectations, agronomic positioning and proof close to the farm.
The Orlando-based supplier introduces 5-ounce resealable pouches of fresh diced garlic while capitalizing on surging demand among Gen Z and millennial organic buyers.
With planted acres down across major growing regions, suppliers look ahead to stabilized pricing alongside major operational upgrades and steady consumer demand.
Agricultural leaders warn suppliers and growers remain unprepared for an Aug. 1 deadline to submit single-use plastic reduction plans for produce sold into California.
The move comes months after the California-based company raised $50 million in February at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in a funding round.
New products, more roasting events and an assortment of Hatch favorites help retailers make the most of the season.
John Torres will lead the organization’s advocacy, government relations, political affairs strategy and more.
Some large growers and retailers have stopped sourcing produce from a central Mexico region linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak because of concerns about widespread contamination.
From 24-hour tracebacks to longer shelf life, food safety experts explain how FSMA 204 shifts outbreak response from blanket store wipes to targeted lot containment.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and city officials have unveiled a $70 million initiative to open five municipal grocery stores — offering a predictable 30% discount on everyday essentials, including fresh produce, meat and pantry staples, to save New Yorkers an estimated $1,000 annually.
Heritable says its platform can match plant genetics to geography with 10-meter field-level accuracy, helping users predict how varieties of nearly any crop could perform in specific locations around the world.
By tailoring price drops to individual fruits and vegetables rather than entire aisles, grocers can protect profits, cut food waste and keep fresh produce affordable.
Former US Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer says Mexico, not Canada, will be the biggest test in USMCA talks, citing trade deficits. That’s as agriculture leaders push to protect billions in North American trade.
Kwik Lok outlines how integrated closure label printing helps suppliers meet strict traceability demands, streamline packaging operations, and boost consumer engagement.
Produce brands can avoid costly compliance errors and preserve shelf life by focusing on right-sizing packaging, accurate material classification and staged long-term reduction plans rather than rushing into unproven alternatives.
Following a health inspection of the company’s plant in central Mexico, the country’s health ministry says results of its studies of lettuce and water samples were negative for cyclospora.