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The movement to empower growers is gaining momentum and connecting with consumers, advocates say.
Following White House directives, USDA is honoring existing contracts with farmers, releasing approximately $20 million for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
The donation was made in honor of 82,000 associates, continuing commitment to address food insecurity, the company says.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says the move seeks to prevent the spread of the bacterial infection to non-infested areas in the U.S.
Retailers can use the early-season momentum of Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady to continue boosting apple category volume and sales, the company says.
The AeroFarms co-founder will be the new CEO of Richmond, Va.-based Babylon Micro-Farms.
The former NASA mission specialist and engineer and current CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering will share his inspiring story at the produce expo.
Classroom Carts allows anyone in the U.S. to donate essentials directly to impacted schools, students and teachers.
A portion of the proceeds from Water For All-branded boxes of mangoes goes to a nonprofit dedicated to providing clean water and sanitation solutions to families in Latin America, the company says.
Smileys, a naturally tearless and sweet onion, will be featured at the Onions 52 booth at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.
The company’s partnership with Watsonia Farms adds certified organic peaches to its portfolio.
With more than 4,000 hectares of avocados and mangoes combined in Peru, the company says it is leveraging its owned supply to meet spring demand and support customers’ category growth.
The program includes three signature nectarine brands that will be shipped in single-layer Euro cartons.
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets have joined the DoorDash Marketplace.
The company is set to unveil its organic seedless English cucumbers at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event in Orlando, Fla.
Steve Circle returns to the vertically integrated berry grower-shipper to help its growth as it expands to a 52-week program.
The association recognized the former Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers chair for his role in devising and implementing strategies to tackle the sector’s unique challenges.
The kiwifruit marketer says the achievement reflects growing global demand with household penetration.
Roastables was selected from 10 innovation finalists to receive the Joe Nucci Innovation Award, which celebrates the “best product innovation in service of expanding fresh fruit and vegetable consumption.”
Swiftly says its in-app video ads provide regional and independent grocers with a tool to engage this demongraphic while offering fresh produce brands a new way to connect with shoppers.
Karly Shaubach will help boost the packer-marketer’s WildTwist apple promotion, the company says.
For every orange bag purchased by customers over the next three weeks, five meals will be donated to local food banks, the company says.
A nationwide survey of beekeepers has revealed catastrophic honeybee colony losses across the U.S., with commercial operations reporting an average loss of 62% between June 2024 and February 2025.
The agency says the new guidance helps identify preventative measures against enteric viruses and ensures consistent application.
The new campaign emphasizes fresh produce as the focus for creating simple yet healthy meal options.
The campaign began in March 2023 and raised meals to benefit 19 food banks across the Midwest.
The company, founded in 1979, said the updated logo references the tradition of its red potatoes and sustainability, as well as honors its location.
Jeremy Giovannetti has over 35 years of experience in the produce industry, specializing in melons.
Growers in the main U.S. winter citrus production areas share reports from the field.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based grower said retailers can expect an ample amount of organic and conventionally grown strawberries, including from its Fresh From Florida label.