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The Texas International Produce Association says the Fresh Papaya Addendum is a resource for retailers and foodservice companies to bolster sourcing standards.
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to an already long list of headwinds and challenges, according to the report.
Despite lower production in some states, the USDA reported shipping point prices for potatoes were similar to a year ago in late November.
Volume of U.S. fresh potatoes sent to Mexico was up 55% from October 2023 through September 2024, the USDA reports.
The company says its next organic clementine varieties, including satsumas, are also “eating exceptionally well.”
As the Trump administration prepares to return to the White House, these appointments signal a continuation of its previous agricultural policies and priorities, with experienced individuals who have both legal expertise and connections to the farming community.
California, in partnership with USDA and the Climate Mayors network, seeks to ensure students have access to school meals made with locally sourced ingredients.
While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much different today, the sixth-generation company continues to spread Christmas cheer year-round.
The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.
The International Fresh Produce Association is “concerned” by a proposed reduction in starchy vegetables, despite their nutritional value.
The lawsuit follows recent court rulings blocking the proposed merger of the two grocery retailers.
With produce industry use of reusable plastic containers and pallets rising, providers seek to push ahead with efficiency, cost effectiveness and sustainability.
America’s Conservation Ag Movement explores the intersection of farming, food and family on one Louisiana farm.
New Age International recalled its 200-gram package of Daily Veggies enoki mushrooms because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Alliance co-chairs have responded to specialty crops being left out of a final year-end economic assistance package negotiated by congressional leaders.
Sanctions include barring the business and its principal operators from engaging in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act-licensed business without approval.
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has been promoting potatoes health benefits, versatility and affordability.
USDA says VIP Marketing Inc. agreed to pay produce sellers listed in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act complaint and to pay a civil penalty.
While the majority of the newly quarantined area is residential, this restriction adds 0.4 acres of commercial citrus.
Companies in Texas, Arizona, New York and California have been restricted from operating in the produce industry.
More than $6.5 million over the past eight months has gone into renovating the former Sun Fresh store in Kansas City, Mo.
The ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 Paper Series has earned nominations in the sustainability and technical design categories.
With a projected Honeycrisp shortfall, retailers have a good opportunity to diversify offerings, said Joel Hewitt, CMI Orchards vice president of sales.
The event highlighted collaborative efforts to change behavior among children and families through fresh produce and nutrition education.
Total revenue reached $354.4 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 31, the company says.
Everseen’s Alex Siskos shares how vision AI technology is being applied from the produce section to shelf optimization.
A good crop and pink heart-shaped branding offers retailers an opportunity to create eye-catching Valentine’s Day displays featuring the apple.
California Walnuts continued its sponsorship of the Sacramento Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” and teamed with Nugget Markets for a two-month Nutcracker-themed promotion.
Fresh Express says it created a new foodservice division to establish a national offering in that category.
Reusable products suppliers say resistance to making the switch often is based on misconceptions, especially about costs and logistics.