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The fourth edition of the convention will be held in Danville on Sept. 9-10.
Virtual and in-person gatherings about terms for “waters of the United States” are set to begin next week, with the agricultural session scheduled for May 1.
Save Mart and Lucky shoppers enjoy incredible savings on thousands of items storewide, including avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and peppers in the produce aisle.
Here’s what producers are saying about this year’s fruit quality, size and shipping progress.
While the year’s first crop estimate won’t be taken until late April, growers say they anticipate another robust harvest.
Almost 2,800 attendees gathered in Houston to celebrate everything fresh produce during the event’s 10-year milestone.
Homegrown Organic Farms among brands recognized for excellence across all departments in 2024.
April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. The USDA campaign spotlights invasive pests and citizen-driven strategies to protect U.S. agriculture.
Ocean shipping transports about 80% of global trade — from coal and corn to bananas and cement. The revisions tackle major concerns from the global maritime industry that feared virtually every cargo carrier could face steep, stacking fees.
The new partnership to provide consumers with access to on-demand delivery of groceries and daily essentials.
Through a competitive grant process, GrowBoston has awarded $352,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to four local non-profits, each receiving $88,000 to employ part-time Urban Agriculture Ambassadors.
Las Vegas school garden program is ringing in its 12th year of empowering students and promoting sustainability in honor of Earth Day.
After purchasing any Wish Farms berry package, registered shoppers can text a picture of their receipt for a cash rebate via Venmo (up to two per person), the grower said.
The changes are part of an ongoing effort to align teams and operations after the acquisition of MountainKing Potatoes and in preparation for growth, the company says.
Marking a 100-year milestone, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show brought fresh connections and fresh produce to the forefront.
The Salinas, Calif.-based leafy greens and vegetable grower says its products were not the source of E. coli mentioned in a lawsuit brought forth by Marler Clark.
From social media sensations to innovation centers to award-winning products, Canadian greenhouse growers pulled out all the stops at the recent Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show.
The third-generation Vidalia grower says it marked eight decades of flavor, family and forward-thinking farming with its team.
The Packer and the Texas International Produce Association honored a fresh produce advocate during the Viva Fresh Expo held April 10-12 in Houston.
Inteligistics’ CEO says companies are seeing the value of data as they prepare for a later enforcement date of traceability requirements.
With younger shoppers driving sales growth for the category, produce businesses have multiple ways to stand out at retail.
Sprouts Farmers Market the first retailer to stock South Mill Champs’ mushrooms in the eco-friendly bamboo packaging.
The company said it continues to monitor regulatory trends and collaborate with industry stakeholders to advocate for composting facilities and policies that support the wider use of compostable packaging.
Retaliatory tariffs could harm California’s agricultural exports, which totaled $23.6 billion in 2022, potentially costing thousands of jobs, according to the lawsuit.
The organization’s CEO says the situation could help expand market access for U.S. potato products.
Representatives of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas and the Border Trade Alliance say ending the tomato suspension agreement could also lead to increased tension in U.S.-Mexico trade.
While no longer in stores, the company voluntarily advised consumers who may have frozen the items to discard them due to possible Listeria contamination.
Shipments from South America will end just as Mexican grapes start to move, according to the table grape grower-shipper.
The agricultural newcomer is the company’s new operationally focused human resources manager.
With the Department of Commerce sharing plans to withdraw from a tomato suspension agreement with Mexico, the announcement starts a 90-day review of the deal.