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With the latest addition, the network of stores that accept SNAP/EBT online payments on the DoorDash Marketplace nearly doubles to over 35,000 stores.
Three new supercenters are set to open May 8 in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights.
Rising wages have made an already complicated — but critical — guestworker program almost too costly to participate, forcing growers to leave the industry or relocate production outside the U.S.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says its 100th anniversary will be a key theme of the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, set for April 8-10 in Montreal.
Desiree Pardo Morales, founder of TropicalFruitBox.com, transformed her family’s whole business, WP Produce, into a thriving direct-to-consumer platform, making tropical and exotic fruits accessible to consumers nationwide.
With every purchase of Water For All mangoes, Continental Fresh says consumers can support a mission that brings clean water, health and hope to those in need.
The Salinas, Calif.-based AI and computer vision weeding technology company is restructuring its business, CEO Tjarko Leifer told The Packer on March 14.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it will seek applications for the position through March 31.
A short-day producer and a day-neutral strawberry both offer strong yields and sweet flavors, the company says.
The addition to Red Arts’ portfolio marks the investment firm’s further expansion in the food packaging and shipping industry.
The company earned a 2025 BrandSpark Most Trusted Award, as determined by survey of more than 35,000 consumers.
DoorDash said it continues to accelerate its momentum in retail and grocery, providing tools and technology to reach both new and loyal customers.
Index Fresh said California Crema avocados pack flavor and nutritional density and pair resilience with responsibility.
The “No Breaks for Hunger” campaign aims to feed students, raise awareness of childhood food insecurity and highlight research from those on the front lines of student hunger.
Fermata says its Croptimus system provides greenhouse and field growers with 24/7 crop monitoring, helping detect plant health issues early to improve yields and reduce waste.
Indoor Ag-Con 2025 drew more than 1,650 attendees and a record 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest products, technology and solutions for the controlled environment agriculture industry to Las Vegas, March 11-12.
Highlighting the science of Artic apples, the company said it hopes to inspire kids and families to embrace healthy habits.
As part of a new campaign, shoppers can now find the character on millions of Dole pineapples and bananas throughout North America.
Bagged potatoes accounted for 80% of dollar share in the category last year, according to Potatoes USA, and their preference for big bags is increasing.
The grower cooperative has acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a vegetable and fruit packinghouse technology company, and plans to collaborate on future solutions.
The addition of these southwest Florida partnerships will help the nonprofit to expand its reach and capabilities, enabling the organization to distribute more fresh produce, offer essential nutrition education and improve overall food security across the region.
Fruit breeder said it plans to expand acreage in Oregon to extend the season of the blackberry.
If tariffs are imposed on fresh products from Canada and Mexico, there could be long-term effects to consumption and access to fresh fruits and vegetables, says IFPA Vice President of U.S. Government Relations Rebeckah Freeman Adcock.
Retailers can integrate these organic options into their existing programs, catering to increasing consumer demand for fresh, organic produce, the company said.
Peter Alford brings experience in human resources, organizational leadership, employee development, career planning, talent acquisition and strategic planning to the Pelion, S.C.-based fresh vegetable grower.
The U.S. imported about 10.4 billion pounds, up from 10.2 billion pounds in 2023, according to the USDA.
The International Fresh Produce Association is set to bring together importers, exporters, retailers, producers and business solution providers from across the produce supply chain for the Mexico Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico, May 14-15.
The new Fresh Express Chopped Salad Kits include three flavors inspired by global culinary trends and will be available in grocery retailers nationwide beginning May 21.
The agency said it seeks to reduce permitting costs and red tape, following a Supreme Court decision on the definition of “waters of the United States.”
Adding the three new vertical farms will strengthen relationships with retailers and food distributors, according to the company.