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Plant breeding genetics company Ohalo says the collaboration is designed to improve strawberry breeding with support from growers and marketers.
Lucelena Angarita, director of food supply chain visibility at GS1 US, shares why it’s never too early to start preparing for the Food Traceability Final Rule going into effect January 2026.
Tiffany Bruno, director of education for Switch4Good, is advocating for changes to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, WIC and the National School Lunch Program to improve access to fresh produce and enhance public health.
Fourth-generation Nick Wishnatzki, public relations director of Wish Farms, shares how the berry grower-shipper and marketer prepares berries for retail.
The Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program also pledges $10 million annually to help end the cycle of hunger.
From new packaging to fair trade bananas, exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event gave attendees a lot to talk about.
Fruit World encourages retailers to take advantage of peak citrus season by showcasing a vibrant, diverse selection that aligns with health-conscious consumers.
During a Southern Exposure session on retail and foodservice trends, panelists said it’s an uncertain time in the industry.
“Bringing It To The Table” introduces audiences to Mucci Farms and its nearly 700 acres of tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce and strawberry greenhouses.
Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia cites domestic food security and harm to rural economies.
FreshDirect will now offer delivery to Uber Eats’ New York City customer base, offering more options for same-day delivery and further expanding its reach.
The Italia Garden brand now offers authentic Italian citrus juices in an updated design and a wider range of options, including organic and conventional.
“The Power of Produce 2025” highlights digital engagement and other preferences of younger shoppers driving shifts in the industry.
Throughout March, Duda Farm Fresh Foods says it will educate shoppers on the unique benefits of Dandy celery, inspire creative usage and provide 35 opportunities to win a prize pack.
The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an exemption for Mexico, but the amendment he signed to his order for 25% levies on imports, which went into effect on Tuesday, covers Canada as well.
Retailers and consumers can expect to see Foxy-branded Broccolini baby broccoli available in stores in the coming months.
Executive Vice President Ken Christopher says that while tariffs and trade wars may not be in the best interest of the nation in the long run, there are industries that can benefit from them.
The funding aims to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh produce by WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition program recipients.
Since March 2021, Monisha Dabek has led sales, marketing, innovation, insights, revenue management and demand planning teams for the cooperative’s U.S. region.
Using raised, compact soil beds at Florida farm reduced the amount of water, fumigants and fertilizer needed to treat the crops, while maintaining or increasing yields.
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.
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