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The agency will host a 60-day comment period for this decision for the pesticide used in cranberry, Brussel sprouts and other crop production.
Ahead of the 2026 FSMA Section 204 compliance deadline, Kelleher Consultants offers guidance on compliance and best practices for quality control, emphasizing prevention and training across the food industry.
The University of California study gives growers a baseline to estimate the costs of establishment and cost of production years, including potential profits or losses.
With a start date of about June 1, the 2024 Northwest cherry crop will begin 10-12 days ahead of the 2023 crop, according to Northwest Cherry Growers.
Twenty produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Awards Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.
A new survey indicates rising consumer satisfaction with their diets, and it also examines shoppers’ access to and preference of the type of stores where they purchase food.
The company created a test plot to pilot the Reef-Friendly Landscaping program at its farm in Haliimaile, Hawaii. The collaboration aims to complement reef-friendly practices already in place at the farm.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Maisie Ganzler, strategic adviser for Bon Appetit Management Co., joins EFI’s LeAnne Ruzzamenti to discuss how companies can make a sustainability plan and communicate progress.
Tomatoes for the program, which includes vine-ripened rounds, romas and mature greens, are produced year-round in two regions in Mexico.
Inteligistics says it has updated its flagship InteliView data management platform.
Viva Fresh and TIPA presented a $25,000 scholarship to honor the the late Fox Packaging executive.
While the total inventory continues to lower as the season winds down, fresh apple holdings still sit above the five-year average.
The California Cantaloupe Advisory Board and chef Will Horowitz created The Possible Burger, featuring smoked cantaloupe, to capitalize on younger generations’ interest in healthy eating and plant-based diets.
Have A Plant said consumer research was a central focus of the Foundation for Fresh Produce’s Consumer Connection Conference.
The Kroger Co. has been recognized for its commitment to mental health for a third consecutive year, receiving the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health.
New Jersey is the Garden State for good reason. Farmers in New Jersey produce more than 100 different kinds of fruits and vegetables for consumers to enjoy, according to data from Rutgers University.
Simbe Robotics is partnering with Plexus Corp. to bring its retail robotics-as-a-service to market quickly and at global scale.
Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry will be available for retailers and foodservice customers in limited supplies this month.
Net sales for the fresh and value-added products division for the first quarter of 2024 were $676.8 million, up 5% compared with $643.4 million for the same quarter a year ago.
The Los Angeles-based Butterfly said the separation will accelerate value creation and growth, with Bolthouse Fresh Foods specializing in premium fresh carrot production.
Organic leaders and champions to be honored at Organic Week in Washington, D.C. at the 2024 Organic Leadership Awards reception.
This popular fruit led the list of most-purchased produce commodities, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 consumer survey. See how other items fared and how inflation has affected consumer shopping habits.
The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie’s Organics says its recent recognition highlights the company’s leadership.
The gathering highlighted advancements in strawberry farming, covering disease diagnostics, pest management and production automation for sustainable industry growth.
Produce retailers can use social media platforms to engage with consumers and boost their brands. Experts share content strategies, tips and best practices to help take digital marketing efforts to the next level.
The Sunshine State’s avocado growers continue their nearly two-decades-long battle with the destructive laurel wilt disease.
Wonderful Pistachios has been named the official snack of Combo Breaker, a video game convention and tournament series in the U.S. dedicated to competitive fighting games.
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 survey reveals that 78% of growers cite cost as their biggest impediment when adopting new sustainability practices, and 60% do not have documentation processes.
The Costa Rican grower-shipper says it has achieved national distribution after launching its brand in North America a little more than three years ago.
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 shows 74% of surveyed retailers called sustainability a primary or secondary priority for their businesses — and retailers are also doing more to be sustainable.