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As the U.S. faces a record-breaking cyclospora outbreak, greenhouse operators and CEA leaders highlight how closed-loop water treatment, enclosed environments and supply chain transparency offer a safer path forward for salad greens.
On AgriTalk, Richard Fordyce outlined key August deadlines, simplified quality loss coverage for 2023-24 crop damage and pending congressional relief efforts.
The facility, which produces 5-pound bags of shredded iceberg lettuce sold to Taco Bell, Sysco and other large food distributors, has been temporarily shut down, an industry source says.
The company’s chief business development officer breaks down how its simulation-trained, zero-fruit-contact harvesting robot achieves up to 85% autonomous coverage, with North American commercial operations set to launch early next year.
For the third year in a row, organic has grown faster than the total market, indicating shoppers are prioritizing health and the planet and are willing to pay a premium for it, says Tom Chapman, co-CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
From buyer verification to root cause analysis, Food Safety Strategy founder Jennifer McEntire outlines an immediate action plan for produce growers.
The country’s agencies are conducting preventive inspections and traceability analyses in Guanajuato.
Driven by growing consumer demand for ready-to-eat avocados, ripening operations are moving closer to retail hubs to ensure consistency, efficiency and less retail shrink.
Suppliers report sales of organic garlic trending upward and becoming an increasingly important piece of their business.
Engineers have developed a virtual reality system that creates real-time 3D virtual replicates of greenhouses, enabling older farmers, individuals with disabilities and agricultural students to intuitively monitor plant health.
With consumer demand outstripping domestic availability, Rodale Institute’s new “10 Million Acre Solution” aims to scale U.S. organic farmland through research, training and a new $24 million innovation hub.
Deerpoint Group has tapped the agricultural executive as its first chief revenue officer to oversee the expansion of its automated irrigation and crop nutrition technology into new regional markets across the U.S.
NCAE’s John Hollay discusses the fallout of the SCOTUS ruling on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, urging Congress to pass the Securing Agricultural Workforce Act.
Spring heat disrupted bloom across California pistachio orchards, sharply reducing yield potential this season. Even with a smaller crop, strong global demand could support higher prices and improved grower profitability.
The sweeping legislative package targets rapid corporate consolidation in the agriculture sector while forcing major food companies to provide fair wages and safer working conditions.
As of Sunday, there were no confirmed positive sample results for cyclospora, the FDA says.
In part one of this exclusive five-part series designed to offer a blueprint for building an iconic produce brand, Adam Cooper, CEO of Oasis Dates, breaks down the organizational and foundational work required to spark a category revolution.
Taylor Farms says no Taylor Farms-branded salads or kits are tied to the outbreak after the FDA said its traceback investigation identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell locations where people ate before becoming ill.
D’Arrigo became the face of the brand at age 3 and served as a strong advocate for the fresh produce industry.
Marking a historic shift in healthcare nutrition, Tampa General Hospital has become the first in the nation to sign the federal Make Hospital Food Healthier pledge, an initiative that overhauls inpatient menus with fresh, chef-inspired local meals.
500-acre research farm and facility will help startups test and scale innovations in the Winter Lettuce Capital, bridging the gap between lab technology and farm economics.
Following an unexpected surge on social media, founder Adam Stager explains how massive public interest drives global demand for agricultural automation and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chemical sprays.
Amid a historic outbreak, retail executive Jeff Cady and the IFPA are championing a calm, science-first approach to food safety, urging both regulators and supply chain partners to rely on hard physical evidence rather than premature speculation.
With over half of American households adopting food-saving habits, food retailers have a prime opportunity to align their inventory, packaging and promotional strategies with consumer demand for affordability and waste reduction.
The grocery chain says it has promoted Carol Barsotti, Natalie Slater and Levi Wingo to drive operational excellence, unify marketing efforts and accelerate growth across its grocery brands.
As a historic Cyclospora outbreak surges nationwide, the International Fresh Produce Association is urging public health officials to partner with the industry rather than rushing to blame leafy greens without physical evidence.
American farms defend the new federal import penalties while Canadian exporters warn of rising grocery prices and stalled industry growth.
The nearly 50-year-old organization continues to advocate for family farms, sustainable agriculture and local food systems, among other causes.
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed industry veteran, who will succeed the retiring Gary Koch.
On track to hit its projected 330-million-pound crop milestone for the third consecutive year, the California Avocado Commission is helping retailers move the remaining 100 million pounds of summer fruit through highly customized, targeted marketing support.