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Jim Jones has been selected to lead the Human Foods Program, a new initiative within the FDA that will encompass food safety, chemical safety, innovative food products and agtech. The news has received early praise.
While the Golden State is producing almost two-thirds of peaches grown in the U.S., it’s harvest yields have been steadily declining for two decades, according to a USDA report.
The Michigan-based food solutions company is advancing its long-term strategic plan and repositioning its go-to-market strategy in the second half of 2023, encouraged by strong second-quarter earnings.
Growers, researchers, nonprofits and food companies are sparking innovation in fruit and vegetable seed breeding to nourish and inspire communities in the years ahead.
How the fresh produce industry is embracing the circular economy and reducing waste across the supply chain.
In sustainability marketing, regenerative agriculture is the new darling, and government agencies, food companies, farmers, ranchers and retailers are scrambling to define what it means.
John Carkoski shares with The Packer what he’s learned so far leading operations at Revol Greens’ newest CEA facility in Temple, Texas, and how the grower is expanding its footprint with its largest farm to date.
Central Washington-based grower Ostrom Mushroom Farms was fined $74,000 in civil penalties for H-2A violations, and the Department of Labor was able to recover $59,000 in back wages for workers, a news release said.
The Packer and Healthy Family Project have teamed up for The Fresh Factor series to share some of our favorite facts and tips about zucchini and why shoppers should give this produce underdog a moment in the limelight.
The first sighting of the Tau fruit fly in the Western Hemisphere was recently detected near Santa Clarita, Calif., launching a quarantine and multi-agency plan to stop the spread of the invasive species.
If you want to get your hands on the cult-favorite smoky-spice chili grown in Hatch, N.M., don’t wait — the time is now.
The mushroom is enjoying some buzz in the cultural zeitgeist, but is it translating to sales in the produce department?
As the CEA industry matures, investors are increasingly eager to see results in the form of productivity and profitability.
As part of shifting its business model, the hydroponic grower is pausing production, closing three of its four container farms across the U.S. and laying off staff.
What you need to know about the temporary, but heightened requirements to import romaine or salad mixes containing romaine to Canadian markets from Sept. 28 to Dec. 20, 2023.
The natural and organic grocer’s impact report is showcasing achievements in reducing carbon footprint, agriculture, responsible sourcing and supporting employees.
The indoor grower has secured a financing commitment to support operations at three of its four farms during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and hopes to maintain operations and employees through transition.
The Kentucky-based greenhouse grower is seeking to reassure stakeholders in a stated response to recent news of creditor and property issues facing several of its farms.
The Kentucky-based greenhouse grower is facing threats of another foreclosure, this time at the largest in its four-farm network in Morehead, Ky.
The Packer and Healthy Family Project are sharing our favorite tips to pick and prepare the iconic fruit of summer.
Village Farms is growing over a million pounds of fresh produce a year in the inhospitable Big Bend region of Texas thanks to innovative, greenhouse growing methods and knowledgeable farmers like Abby Lange.
The Pennsylvania-based supplier distributor of fresh garlic, ginger and shallots is building its business and deepening its capabilities through a partnership with a food industry-focused holdings company.
The Packer takes a peek into the grow chambers of the specialty mushroom grower and learns how it continues to expand its footprint across the U.S.
For many producers, growing garlic is a long game and this year’s domestic crop is finally experiencing favorable market conditions due to softening global import supplies.
AppHarvest has replaced founder and CEO Jonathan Webb with CEA industry veteran Tony Martin in an effort to recover from mounting financial issues, the latest being an eviction notice from Mastronardi Produce.
The final elimination of extra Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits nationwide in March cut U.S. food and beverage aid by $23 billion annually, data shows.
The two-year “Romaine Test and Learn” study will collect and analyze food safety data from California LGMA members in an effort to analyze trends, gain insights and raise the bar for food safety in romaine production.
After an investigation into the death of a worker in Parkland, Fla., OSHA has cited a labor contractor for a serious violation for exposing workers to hazards associated with heat while working in direct sun.
“Planting schedules just got thrown completely off kilter this year, and that just ripples through a season,” Mary Zischke, Grower-Shipper Association of Central California told The Packer.
Two organic industry veterans are launching Strengthening Organic Systems, a firm to support companies across the global organic supply chain prepare for increased due diligence requirements and prevent organic fraud.