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With GrubAssist AI’s latest updates, companies can now harness AI without changing the way they work, empowering employees to engage naturally and receive precise, AI-powered insights, says GrubMarket.
The company recalled select lot codes of the kits because of the possible presence of undeclared fish and wheat allergens.
FirstFruits Farms says the promotion of Lon Hudson strengthens the company’s multiregional strategy.
Cold weather and some light rain in February have affected early numbers for the crop, but growers expect things to pick up relatively soon.
Avocados From Mexico is spotlighting healthy eating patterns and heart-healthy aspects during National Nutrition Month.
The New York-based controlled environment agriculture and leafy greens grower says its now shipping from its new Macon, Ga.,-based facility.
The company says it is set to acquire the assets of V.H. Azhderian and Co., which has operated in several key locations during its more than 100-year history.
The Sunrise, Fla.-based company says the new website offers an intuitive experience for retail, foodservice and wholesale partners.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency survey monitors seed potato fields for the presence of potato wart and provides data to verify and improve the effectiveness of control measures in place.
The council is also accepting nominations for positions in the 2026-2028 term.
Tom Hughes Sr. established and grew a company that had become one of Canada’s largest potato distributors by the time he retired in the mid-1980s.
Industry insiders say such practices should be seen as an asset to operations, despite some challenges.
The new on-the-vine tomato launched late last year and is already driving strong results in its retail debut, the company says.
China retaliated swiftly on Tuesday with 10% to 15% retaliatory levies impacting $21 billion worth of U.S. agricultural and food products, moving the world’s top two economies a step closer toward an all-out trade war.
Susan Morris will become CEO following the retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1.
Fourth-generation family farm operator Loren Estad and potato pathology research specialist Dean Peterson were recently honored by the organization.
This year $100,000 in scholarships were awarded in recognition of academic excellence and dedication to the agricultural industry,
The workforce development and certification organization said it has responded to market feedback with a new approach to its training and auditing processes.
Nominated for his dedication to the next generation, the president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms was honored during the National Potato Council’s Washington Summit.
The organization says it will add components to the Ethical Charter Implementation Program with the support of the funding.
A recent marketing summit hosted by the council allowed industry members to collaborate, share insights and discuss strategies to drive fresh mushroom demand.
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.
The Ontario-based company says it has added West Coast distribution with Alberta-based Sunfresh Farms, becoming the largest grower-packer-distributor of root vegetables in Canada.
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance said they will sign the agreement on March 11.
For every orange bag purchased by customers over the next three weeks, five meals will be donated to local food banks, the company says.
Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising Dennis Payne takes The Packer on a tour of a new concept store in South Florida.
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.