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Four years ago, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz, partnered with Bloom Fresh to launch a pioneering program to support farmers and agricultural organizations interested in growing table grapes.
Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers has been tapped to succeed the company’s current CEO, who is set to join OpenAI.
From now to June 30, members of the blueberry industry can nominate leaders, growers, suppliers, marketers and mentors.
The 2025 Leamington Greenhouse Competition crowned the top tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry producers in Essex County, spotlighting excellence in the greenhouse-growing region.
Demand for citrus is on the rise — and so is consumers’ craving for convenience, the company says.
The grower says it has completed a state-of-the-art cherry packing line to boost efficiency and capacity as part of a broader strategy to integrate and expand its fruit operations.
Last season, Melissa’s melon sales experienced a 73% sales lift, fueled by increased shopper demand for varietals that go beyond the basics, the company says.
The company’s CEO says the acquisition helps specialty crop growers better manage operations through data.
Driscoll’s is appealing a U.S. District Court ruling in favor of California Berry Cultivars, stemming from litigation over intellectual property.
Jeff Fulton joins the company after a three-decade-long career at Dole Vegetable Co.
Ken Melban has held multiple leadership roles since joining the organization in 2011.
The new cherry tomatoes are sweeter than past varieties, the result of three years of testing and evaluation.
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain added a big win to his resume this past weekend in the Coca-Cola 600. The sixth win of his career, what most people don’t realize is Chastain is an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Southern Florida who’s now on a mission to share ag’s story on a national stage.
Parks shares how she drives initiatives across the company’s global operations to ensure fresh produce remains safe from farm to table.
A lot of logistics go into getting papayas from Hawaii to customers in the mainland, requiring growers and shippers to be creative.
The colorful mesh bags of grapefruit, mandarins, navel oranges, lemons and limes have made a mark in retail.
The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.
AFP launched its 2025 season during Memorial Day weekend with a heart-healthy meal celebrating the Navy during New York Fleet Week.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it has highlighted seven burdensome rules as a Department of Justice task force seeks input on regulations that impede economic growth.
The T55 label from Sinclair was shortlisted for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category at The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 in London.
Significant production increases are seen in the initial forecast for the coming season, especially for mandarins.
Through Honeybear, the grower-packer-shipper is expected to enhance its reach with growers in the Midwest and Washington, as well as import growers.
When it comes to public health and food access, the line between federal policy and community well-being is thinner than it seems, highlighting a need to align regulatory, trade and health priorities in a more integrated national food strategy.
In addition to promoting agritourism, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is tapping into retail partnerships to highlight the state’s in-season produce.
From California to Chile, companies share insights on this year’s supplies and quality.
Some groups have expressed concerns while calling for a science-based approach to ag rules.
Keystone Packing CEO Randy Asadoor and Sabrina Thakkar, director of the California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program, discuss the organizations’ unique partnership and the growing need for fresh produce at food banks.
Harris Teeter, Kroger, PennRose Farms and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods have all recalled cucumbers and products with cucumbers in them due to potential contamination.
The bill, passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, includes about $267 billion in spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over a 10-year period.
“Frankie” is a quick learner and team player and has an eagerness to grow that made him stand out at Windset Farms.