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The Acosta Group study shows 59% of shoppers think it’s important that their groceries and household products are natural or organic.
Mexico’s president said on Tuesday the country will respond to U.S. tariffs with a 25% tariff on U.S. goods, but she will hold off announcing the targeted products until Sunday.
The company has unveiled a short film to highlight sustainable agriculture practices and says it will donate a portion of Tractor Beverage sales in March to support farmers.
The organization, which represents more than 3,700 of the state’s walnut growers and 70 handlers, seeks to fill two-year terms starting in September.
The short answer is beekeepers, researchers, scientists and a multi-organizational working group that includes Project Apis m., the American Beekeeping Federation and the American Honey Producers Association don’t know — yet.
Your Faith Farms founder Patrick S. Muhammad is blending modern homesteading with hands-on agricultural education and mentoring to help Black families build self-sustainable farms.
Partnership for Growth LA seeks to democratize and scale urban farming and enhance food accessibility through its flagship program, Freedom Farms.
Branded apples, cherry programs the highlights of the Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower-packer-shipper’s booth at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.
Businesses and individuals in California, Florida, New York, Illinois and Texas have been restricted from operating in the produce industry.
The company is upgrading the packing facility at its flagship warehouse in Idaho Falls with new artificial intelligence sorting equipment for red and yellow potatoes.
Rising costs for farm inputs, labor, transportation and more are creating pressure to balance profitability and retail prices.
Total grocery store fresh potato sales were up 3% last year to about 4.8 billion pounds, according to Potatoes USA.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4 and threatened an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports.
Trump said Monday that his planned 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian exports to the U.S. “are going ahead on time, on schedule,” meaning the duties would take effect on March 4 at the conclusion of a one-month suspension.
Suppliers are expanding value-added and packaged offerings to meet the demand for fresh, ready-to-eat options.
The former NASA mission specialist and engineer will share his journey from working in agricultural fields to launching into space at the produce expo in April.
The Packer’s urban farming series examines the enduring heritage of Black farmers, the systemic challenges they face and those empowering future generations through urban agriculture and education.
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, discusses the impact proposed 25% tariffs on imported produce could have on the state and the country.
The full impact of tariffs remains uncertain, raising more questions than answers as the industry navigates ongoing challenges and policy shifts, says Erin Mittelstaedt, CEO for The FruitGuys.
The Lay’s Super Bowl commercial was inspired by a real potato farmer and his family. Jeremie Pavelski says he was touched by the commercial and proud of how it showcased the work of farmers across the U.S.
A Kansas City couple’s dream was flourishing, then came the reality of balancing urban ag and city codes.
What could tariff wars mean for global fresh produce trading partners? It was a key conversation at the recent Fruit Logistica trade show, where The Packer spoke with the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Ron Lemaire.
Wakefern Food Corp. banners, Southeastern Grocers and BJ’s Wholesale Club locations are now among the grocers that offer SNAP/EBT payment capabilities on DoorDash.
Farmers, food advocates and community members gathered to discuss the future of urban agriculture in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
AFM’s multifaceted partnership with Rob Gronkowski spans everything from a Gronkamole Challenge and innovative drops like the Big Game Guac Pack to introducing his interactive, AI avatar in the company’s digital experience.
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says.
Just hours before the tariffs were set to take effect, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the news on X, and President Donald Trump later confirmed. Mexico is the top destination for U.S. ag exports. The announcement from Canada came later on Monday.
“While we appreciate the border security issues apparently motivating the Trump administration, rival growers of specialty crops outside of the U.S. will move quickly to seize the new business opportunities created by these tariffs to sell into the Canadian, Mexican and Chinese marketplaces,” said Western Growers’ President and CEO Dave Puglia.
Following President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Canada announced its own 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. Mexico also announced its own retaliatory measures, but no specifics were unveiled as of Sunday morning.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump justified the tariffs as a response to what he described as excessive migration, drug trafficking and unfair trade practices. While he suggested the tariff rate could further increase, he indicated a decision on whether oil imports would be exempt would come soon.