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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.
The Healthy Family Project and The Packer have teamed up to share some tips and tricks to eat more fruits and vegetables in an education series called The Fresh Factor. In June, we are shining a light on beets.
Growers in the Lone Star State’s Rio Grande Valley, Winter Garden and West Texas growing regions are enjoying solid yields and increased moisture compared to last year’s brutal drought conditions.
The push to end the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement is supported by most American tomato growers.
The Organic Trade Association, along with Rodale, has been chosen as the latest national-level TOPP partner to support farmers, promote organic production and to foster market opportunities for organic foods.
In honor of National Pollinator Week, the USDA and others are highlighting how to support birds, bees, bats and butterflies — and why they matter.
American Farmland Trust is partnering with governmental agencies and advocacy groups in South Carolina to employ GIS mapping tools to predict areas at the highest risk of development in the state.
A Florida group has asked the Commerce Department to dump price agreements and implement antidumping duties on Mexican tomatoes.
Arizona-based melon producer and importer Fresh Farms has weathered spring delays and is expanding its offerings from Hermosillo, Mexico, in the summer months ahead.
Experts have shared their failsafe methods for selecting the perfect watermelon and new variety cantaloupe this summer.
The Arizona-based produce broker, shipper and wholesaler received Whole Foods Market’s annual supplier award that recognizes 15 brands that raise the bar for quality, innovation, value and social responsibility.
At Organic Confluence Day, organic growers and distributors shared how they are experimenting and finding creative solutions to reduce organic’s reliance on plastic across the supply chain.
According to recent testimony, top farm bill priorities for specialty crops include research, crop insurance, conservation and the climate, nutrition, the Specialty Crop Block Grants initiative, organics and trade.