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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.
Growers are optimistic about blueberries and peaches, and that excitement is also shared for the state’s other fruits and vegetables.
Elaine Culotti’s 559 Rail initiative is reimagining America’s food supply chain by uniting farming and railroads to reduce waste, empower growers of all sizes and bring fresh, affordable food directly to underserved communities.
The company said Tara Stroud and Daniel Owens bring agtech experience that will help serve customers.
Verdi, which just raised $4.7M in its latest seed round, offers devices that automate existing irrigation infrastructure.
Thirteen agribusinesses in the state will share $200,000 to improve facilities, expand businesses and update offerings in their local communities.
Celebrating 40 years with Lakeside Organic Gardens earlier this year, Orozco is a pillar of the operation through his leadership and dedication.
Following today’s MAHA report linking processed food, chemicals and stress to rising chronic illnesses in children, Mediterranean Wellness CEO Will Clower shares how cultures rooted in fresh produce offer a healthier path forward.
Promotable volumes from Orchard View Cherries are expected to begin in the last week of June and continue through the season.
Field cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market and by Fresh Start Produce Sales have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
“Rafa,” who has worked in sanitation for Stemilt Growers for over 16 years, has an interest in learning new things and accepts change with optimism.
The company says its plant-based postharvest treatments, including Flair S1, can help produce suppliers and shippers respond to market disruptions by improving quality, reducing shrink and unlocking new export opportunities.
Rodale Institute’s California Organic Center examined high-residue cover cropping as a potential alternative to plastic mulching.
While the USDA canceled the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program in March, school nutrition has come under scrutiny by the Health and Human Services secretary.
Fresh produce and grocery favorites are included in the family-owned grocer’s seasonal discounts.