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West Coast Produce Expo is a wrap and the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables featured at the show is now reaching people in need across Palm Desert, Calif.
Gen Z and millennials not only more frequently reported buying organic produce than older generations, they are also more willing to pay a a higher price for it.
More companies have added products to a recall list following a multistate outbreak of salmonella.
Industry leaders to gather in Washington, D.C., for IFPA’s The Washington Conference to advocate key issues, including labor, agriculture, health and food safety.
Attendees soaked up the breathtaking views from the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa while basking in good vibes and great produce.
The FDA has proposed a new summary nutrition label for the front of packaged foods to give consumers quick information.
The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more to offer actionable insights that grow businesses.
Rafael Teran Melchor of Stemilt Growers is described as someone who brings people together and leads with heart, qualities that exemplify the spirit of the award, presented at West Coast Produce Expo.
Jason Hart has been promoted to help oversee global operations for the discount retailer, with Atty McGrath set to move into Hart’s former role.
A recent USDA report found that more Americans are looking at nutrition labels, and expiration dates are the most popular packaging information.
Proceeds from the sale of limited-edition plush toys will help support people facing hunger and fund life-saving therapies for rare diseases.
DCL International has developed a unique metal-based catalyst that removes ethylene from the atmosphere, extending the shelf life of fruits during storage and transportation and reducing global food waste.
Attendees got a chance to see living herb, organic melon and citrus production during the half-day field tour.
A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The interruption was short-lived after a federal appeals court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling.
The co-founder of VTEX discusses a recent turning point in the digital grocery wars, where grocers are no longer the customer but the product, and how Gen Z’s shopping habits highlight the sector’s vulnerability and strategic importance.
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.