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The USDA has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show put the spotlight on products, promotions and partnerships from its more than 1,100 exhibitors.
Each finalist will showcase their technology solutions to the food industry and give a seven-minute pitch to a panel of judges and live audience.
The event will highlight findings from a recent symposium that explored the future of the U.S. agricultural workforce.
U.S. imports of organic bananas surged 10% in the past year, according to USDA statistics.
Don Valpredo, 85, co-founded Country Sweet Produce, grower-packer-shipper of the Bako Sweet brand of sweetpotatoes.
The USDA said it concluded the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds from imported fresh hass avocado fruit can be successfully mitigated using a systems approach.
Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, shares the benefits that artificial intelligence and machine learning can provide the produce industry, especially in traceability.
Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s are the latest retailers to roll out Carrot Tags following a chainwide rollout at Schnucks earlier this year.
The TV star will join Envy at the inaugural Hallmark Christmas Experience to celebrate the “Sweetest Moments of Holiday Entertaining.”
The Delano, Calif.-based grower-shipper is now authorized to market Sun World’s proprietary grape varieties, such as Autumncrisp, Adora Seedless, Midnight Beauty, Applause, Epic Crisp and Ruby Rush.
Travis Wentling will lead financial strategy and operations as the company continues to expand.
An estimated 30 million pounds of Colombian avocados are projected to be shipped to the U.S. market in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Food Policy Impact 2024 will review updates in food and nutrition-related regulations, policies and programs, as well as get industry input on how organizations are planning to or are already responding to the changes.
Thousands of pounds of Colombian sugar mangoes are now being distributed throughout the U.S. The mid-May entry of the mango variety, grown only in Colombia, is the first time the fruit has been marketed in the U.S.
Eric Hill, regional vice president and general manager of Graphic Packaging International, will succeed Don Carrell.
The National Potato Council event will return to Orlando in January to help industry partners launch into the new year.
The state’s orange production was up 4% from the previous season, and grapefruit production increased 7%, the USDA reports.
The new lettuce blend brings two best-sellers together for a mix of crispy and buttery textures, the company says.
The company says the flavor-packed kits are ideal for game day, fall entertaining or on-the-go holiday travel.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the department will provide funding to strengthen global food security through its two premier international development programs.
The exchange offers and consent solicitations are part of a larger process tied to Kroger’s planned merger with Albertsons.
Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, returns to the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast to discuss the importance of advocacy, how growers can get started and more.
Consumers can nominate and vote for local food banks, with the top five receiving a share of $10,000.
Money raised from the 12th annual golf tournament will benefit The Mission Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting local communities and the farming industry.
Hosted by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, the 2024 Southwest International Produce Expo is set for Nov. 7-9 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Ariz.
The first-ever National California Date Month aims to celebrate a bountiful harvest and the taste, quality, versatility and heritage of California dates.
The company says its all-in-one platform provides cold chain value services for the North American produce industry.
Steve Peters will take the helm effective Nov. 1, succeeding George Gilvesy, who chose not to seek reappointment.
After 16 years as executive director, Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli will begin a new chapter in mid-2025, the organization says.