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House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson argues that replacing seasonal requirements with a 350-day temporary status offers year-round producers H-2A program access and workers a guaranteed “two-week vacation” for family time.
While major retail chains gamble on generic chatbots, independent grocers are deploying a custom, inventory-driven AI that turns seasonal produce and beverage pairings into highly personalized basket builders.
To drive produce sales, Zespri’s new “Jam-Packed” campaign equips retailers with vibrant, character-driven displays and distinct varietal flavor profiles that simplify whole-food nutrition education and help shoppers easily increase their weekly plant intake.
Vegetables by Bayer is set to make the U.S. debut of its Luminity tomato and Frescada hybrid lettuce varieties through a live chef demonstration at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif.
From high-tech DNA testing to advanced algorithms, new early detection tools aim to stop latent Neopestalotiopsis infections in nurseries before they destroy commercial strawberry crops.
Customers raised $769,300 for local food banks during the company’s annual Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scanning campaign.
While nutritional claims and sustainability certifications have their place, fresh produce shoppers primarily buy with their eyes, making early consumer research essential for designing packaging that balances product visibility with retail scannability.
The greenhouse grower aims to connect with buyers through sensory experiences, consumer insights and a look at its organic program.
The donation will help nourish families affected by the disaster; Amazon continues weekly humanitarian relief flights.
As the Organic Produce Summit prepares to celebrate a decade of industry leadership, we look at some of the standout growers, shippers and innovators shaping the future of organic food.
From viral Whole Foods hacks to Nash Produce tech, Field Fresh expansions and IFPA networking, the foodservice supply chain is shifting rapidly to optimize labor, boost consumption and meet consumer lifestyles.
While the Stockton, Calif.-based company markets its proprietary Modi apples and several varieties of California onions throughout the U.S. and internationally, the products are primarily distributed on the West Coast, where consumers clamor for local.
The EPA says the changes will still deliver nearly 90% of the pollution reductions while saving an estimated $12 billion, though environmental groups warn the rollback will increase health harms.
Two blueberry farm laborers resolve federal human trafficking and labor violation claims against First Pick Farms and additional defendants.
While an unprecedented March heat wave accelerated fruit color by two to three weeks, growers report that flavor and Brix levels are now successfully catching up to meet high retail demand.
As state-mandated packaging laws kick in, produce supply chain leaders say routine warehouse items — like standard stretch film — could quietly expose their operations to millions of dollars in unexpected fees.
Gibbons, who first joined the U.S. Apple Association in May 2023, has been named vice president of communications.
Available nationwide for a limited time, the mix includes a blend of red and green oak, red and green chard, lolla rossa, and red and green leaf lettuces.
With domestic promotion yielding a 3-to-1 return on investment, the Cherry Industry Administrative Board has launched a standardized mark to defend market share for domestic Montmorency growers.
Under a 10-year settlement, farmers gain the same capabilities as dealers to reset fault codes, pair electronic components and bypass emissions-related shutdowns.
While renewable natural gas often dominates the food waste conversation, Divert is proving that full circularity requires extracting clean nutrients and recycled water from the grocery supply chain.
De Martino, formerly a senior vice president and chief people officer for McDonald’s Corp., is set to succeed the retiring Tim Massa in September.
Fresh avocados and blueberries from Peru took center stage earlier this month, when Avocados From Peru hosted an exclusive breakfast aboard the USS Arlington during America’s 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration in New York Harbor.
To combat rising input costs and fragmented farm data, Innov8.ag’s HarvestReplay platform aims to eliminate risk for specialty crop operations.
Delano, Calif.-based Hronis Inc. has successfully concluded its Chapter 11 auction with senior lender Conterra Ag Capital emerging as the winning bidder, as one of the earliest table grape harvests in the state’s history gets underway.
The campaign debuts a first-of-its-kind four-day national livestream marathon featuring independent operators to raise awareness and drive donations for communities facing food insecurity.
Uber’s director of grocery and retail partnerships explains how the platform is helping grocers capture spontaneous, midweek demand by turning on-demand delivery into a seamless extension of its business.
Amazon, World Central Kitchen and Goya Foods are partnering with local networks to deliver critical relief following devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, highlighting a decentralized, “fresh-first” disaster response aimed at helping communities rebuild.
Driven by surging consumer demand for local produce, retailers and state agricultural branding programs are expanding initiatives to keep homegrown produce front and center for shoppers.
The company has launched a “Cooking with Antoni” sweepstakes, a summer promotion partnering with the Emmy-winning television personality and New York Times bestselling author to drive value-added salad volume through experiential prizes, including a virtual cooking session.