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The resilient and joyful farmworker’s dedication, optimism and care for both plants and people make her an inspiring example of strength through adversity.
The companies combine forces as the vertically integrated tree fruit platform, Legendary Fruit Company.
Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private businesses and awards “Gold Winner” status to companies that have received the honor for at least four years.
The company says it added Creamy Italian and Jalapeño Popper to its lineup to reinvent salads as a popular appetizer.
This year’s event in Palm Desert, Calif., is set to be packed with networking, farm tours, activities, industry insights, BizMatch meetings, new products on the expo floor and much more.
Dashan Dookhu brings more than three decades of experience in the produce industry as the company’s East Coast merchandising manager.
The plan would change the way the state deals with property acquisition and water rights permitting protests relative to water infrastructure projects.
The retail partnership program includes custom in-store signage, dedicated displays and access to a national consumer sweepstakes offering a chance to meet the tennis star, the company says.
Good growing conditions this spring have set up an almost perfect cherry crop in the Pacific Northwest, marketers say.
Florida avocados are gaining momentum as growers emphasize local freshness, enhanced flavor profile and expanded retail opportunities.
Contact BioSolutions said the product could be particularly valuable for vineyards in the state.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based berry grower filed a protective appeal that challenges a recent summary judgment ruling and said this appeal helps protect its intellectual property.
A partnership with Kiss Melons is only a part of what Legend Produce hopes to do by growing demand for high-flavor melon varieties.
The fruit import-export company reviews global supply outlooks, including the impact of U.S. tariffs.
The organization said the Reconciliation Bill, which calls for cuts to SNAP benefits and sidelines investments for next-generation farmers, cuts nutrition programs that help families and farmers.
Retailers can celebrate National Salad Month with a mix of ingredients from across the U.S. — and beyond — as growers from Michigan to Colombia share how their crops bring local flavor to create a global salad.
Daniel Gomez will focus on export markets for Giumarra’s California grapes and the import market for the company’s Mexican and South American programs.
As global food supply demands are expected to increase by 40% to 70% while the labor pool continues to shrink, the need for AI in agriculture is real, said Rizwan Butt, vice president of product management for iTradeNetwork, in a webinar with The Packer.
NGA president and CEO calls the program essential to food security and an economic engine for many communities.
As part of the project, D&H will implement an innovative indoor packing and cooling facility, specifically designed for clamshell, bi-color and tri-color packaging.
Businesses are trying to determine how much of an impact grower-shippers, retailers or third parties will absorb, says one commodity manager. However, a tariff could boost California citrus.
A new report estimates projected water reductions in California could cost the state billions annually and up to 67,000 jobs.
The Healthy Family Project’s annual Publix Produce for Kids will provide 800,000 meals to Feeding America food banks and highlight ways to enjoy more fruits and vegetables.
Enrollment is open for the 2025 Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provided $42,871 worth of local produce to more than 1,200 seniors last year.
With the USDA canceling $1 billion in funding for food banks and schools to purchase local food, food banks and pantries face growing need with less resources.
Agriculture has the fourth-highest suicide rate by industry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two documentaries are shedding light on the challenges of the rural mental health crisis.
Fresh holdings totaled 52.3 million, which is still 19% higher than the five-year average.
A slow start to produce in California could mean a lower peak in spot truckload rates this summer.
Ivan Angland said his newly created position will allow the company to streamline global operational excellence while ensuring great quality outcomes for customers.
A Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey shows impressive delivery and ship-to-home performances drove top-line growth, continuing a streak of extremely strong year-over-year sales gains each month.