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The USDA said it prioritized projects that anticipate or demonstrate economic benefits, incorporate plans to make composting accessible to farmers and community gardeners, integrate food waste strategies such as food recovery efforts and more.
The companies say the collaboration connects brands with advertising platforms for grocery and foodservice.
The workforce development and certification organization is touting the success and rapid growth of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program.
With an aim to offer farmers solutions that address some of their biggest challenges, while also improving operational efficiencies, John Deere is set to introduce an array of new technology at the 2025 CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 7-10.
The new quarantine includes the Santa Ana area of Orange County.
“The Big Flavor: Wellness Never Tasted So Good” campaign features healthy recipes and usage ideas, social media, video content with the association’s spokespuppet Bob for Apples from New York, and more.
A mentor to countless individuals and a pioneer in organic produce, Maureen Royal died on Dec. 26.
Trudeau also announced parliament would be prorogued, or suspended, until March 24. That means an election is unlikely before May at the earliest, so Trudeau will remain in charge - at least initially - of dealing with the threat of crippling tariffs once U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
Amy Cohn joins the Cherry Industry Administrative Board and Cherry Marketing Institute after 17 years at General Mills.
The limited-time, private-label collection is intended to help customers stay committed to healthier eating habits in the new year.
Canada is preparing for potential trade challenges following Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The Canadian government is considering a proactive approach, including the possible early release of a retaliatory tariff list.
ZAG Technical Services said it’s important to be proactive in evaluating organizational preparedness and recovery capabilities to prevent major challenges if unaddressed.
The retailer offers a trio of recommended protein pairings for its salad kits for easy-to-assemble dinner options.
The Farm Service Agency has added funding after specialty crop production was left out of a final year-end economic assistance package negotiated by congressional leaders.
The retailer says Food for Families grants will help local food banks secure funding for food storage, transportation and more.
Heart Health Month and National Sweet Potato Month present an opportunity to drive consumer engagement and sales with heart-smart choices like sweetpotatoes, the brand says.
The agency traced the outbreak to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico.
The group’s VP of supply chain and customs policy stressed the critical role that the East and Gulf Coast ports play in the retail supply chain.
Honeybear Brands says the sweet, yellow-skinned fruit offers retailers a great apple with a color break in produce displays.
While fresh and processing apple holdings are down from the 2023-24 season, the figure of 151 million bushels is still 11% higher than the five-year average for January.
Ontario Orchard Supply manager Chris Hedges will help lead the organization, which represents the province’s 200 commercial apple growers.
Three members will serve three-year terms, and one will serve a one-year term.
Honeybear Brands says it is donating 600 pounds apples to a food bank every time Taylor Heise tallies an assist.
In addition to fundraising, the company said it is delivering food, water and supplies to local fire departments and evacuation centers.
Cort Brazelton will serve as acting president as CEO while the blueberry breeding and nursery company searches for a new CEO.
Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of the Food Bank for New York City, discusses how the industry contributes to feeding those in need.
Demand for specialty citrus continues to grow in both conventional and organic categories, says DiSilva Fruit.
The company prioritized its e-commerce business to help customers access its full merchandise assortment, its CEO said.
As it marks kickoff of California avocado season, the company said it’s preparing to meet the high demand of the bowl season blitz.
Organizers say the Walnut Alliance of California was created to promote a profitable marketing environment.