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Several produce companies — including Oppy, Mastronardi Produce, Fresh Direct and Red Sun Farms — received the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
Consumers who purchase $5 in mangoes from May 6 through June 15 will have a chance to win “Lilo & Stitch” Fandango movie tickets and a tropical vacation.
With a potential end of the deal looming, the Texas International Produce Association’s president and CEO says those interested in remaining in the agreement must speak up about its importance.
Frutura LLC, Dayka & Hackett, Subsole and Frutura Uruguay were certified by B Lab.
The second solar project for the company, Stemilt said the 3,000 solar panels on 4 acres will help fulfill sustainability initiatives.
The retailer has reached a $100 million milestone in its Simply Give hunger relief program and is marking the occasion by making a special $1.5 million contribution to hundreds of Simply Give pantries.
Five strategic teams were introduced during the event, each spearheading a core area of growth, advancing key objectives including innovation, market intelligence, labor and technology, and other critical priorities.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honors champions of agriculture and fresh produce consumption who are playing vital roles in the success of their own organizations and the future of the produce industry.
Set to open May 14, the global agtech company’s new innovation hub will provide access to exclusive vegetable varieties in North America and serve additional roles in operations.
The world’s fourth-largest economy owes a lot of its success to agriculture, and creative water management is essential.
The Packer’s Women in Produce recognizes eight incredible leaders, changemakers and trailblazers.
Optimism around early movement and crop quality are leading into an anticipated sales boost for Mother’s Day and Independence Day.
The event is part of Avocados From Peru’s broader seasonal strategy to deliver high-impact, turnkey campaigns for retail and foodservice partners.
With the support of its retail collaborators, the 2025 Take a Bite Out of Hunger program provided 126,922 pounds of apples.
The full-day event brought together growers, educators, industry leaders and those in the tech industry to showcase innovations impacting the ag industry.
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These seasonal campaigns blend nutrition education, convenience and playful engagement to encourage families to enjoy more produce together.
BrightFarms Chief Financial Officer Steve Campione will serve as chair, joined by five board newcomers and five returning members.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honorees have followed distinctly different paths to arrive at a place where they’re making powerful and positive change.
Employee contributions set a new benchmark for the company, with funds helping to grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
The Packer’s Women in Produce recognizes eight incredible leaders, changemakers and trailblazers.
The greenhouse grower will offer fresh produce to athletes in all divisions at USA Flag Football events while serving as the official produce sponsor.
As co-founders shift to advisory roles, the previous COO and the company’s next generation have stepped into leading positions.
Sims brings more than four decades of financial experience in the food, agriculture and consumer industries.
The inaugural round of Food for Families grants was awarded to 21 food security organizations to provide for critical infrastructure needs.
The Growing America’s Farmers campaign will raise funds to support students pursuing careers in production agriculture.
Green Our Planet empowers students and communities by turning schoolyards into thriving gardens that teach science, nutrition and sustainability — despite the challenges of farming in the desert.
The agency plans to cut staff to Reagan administration levels and shift research to office run by political appointees. Advocacy groups are concerned about scientific independence.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, says while funding cuts for ag research could have a devastating impact, more details are needed about the FY2026 budget to truly understand the cuts.
Accounting for about 15% of USDA’s total workforce and representing FSA, NRCS, FSIS, APHIS and other departments, 3,877 staff signed contracts in February for the first deferred resignation program and 11,305 in the second round in April.
While some states have lowered the hourly threshold for overtime in agriculture, growers say they can’t afford to pick some crops and have cut worker hours to stay profitable.