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Leading agricultural economists warn that escalating wages and chronic labor shortages are forcing a dramatic shift in how fruits and vegetables make it to grocery shelves.
Bipartisan legislation heading to Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s desk aims to protect consumers from real-time price gouging and safeguard union grocery jobs.
An exclusive interview with Aimee Bach, FirstFruits business development manager, reveals how this new Michigan partnership targets high fuel costs and volatile market conditions to keep regional retail shelves consistently stocked.
The western Canadian fresh produce distributor will operate as a subsidiary of Courchesne Larose Group under its own brand name.
As the government prepares to renegotiate USMCA, the California Avocado Commission has launched an advocacy campaign calling for a seasonal tariff rate quota on Mexican imports from March through September, aimed at preventing oversupply and protecting the viability of domestic growers.
FullTilt Marketing has added three new members to its account team to strengthen its ability to serve its clients.
Mayda Sotomayor transitions to board and advisory role following year-long co-leadership period.
North American trade expert details how a cycle of rhetorical escalation and maximalist threats will likely push final U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations into next year.
Despite early-season weather hurdles, the berry industry is highly optimistic about the 2026 summer season due to stabilizing production, exceptional consumer demand and projected volume increases.
While U.S. trade representatives say the administration will not renew the deal in its current form, the U.S. will proceed with a USMCA bilateral negotiating round scheduled with Mexico during the week of July 20.
The U.S. lets the 16-year USMCA extension deadline pass, opting for rolling annual talks. Experts break down what this means for “predictability” and the leverage needed for disputes.
The Romulus facility is strategically located within a 500-mile radius of nearly half the U.S. and Canadian populations, helping streamline logistics, reduce transit times and support faster, more reliable delivery across key markets, the company says.
The U.S. International Trade Commission upholds antidumping duties on Mexican tomato imports, sparking mixed reactions from U.S. and Texas produce groups.
With a 2027 U.S. debut on the horizon, German tech company Orbem is set to transform fresh produce grading by bringing industrialized, hospital-grade MRI technology paired with AI to packing lines on a pay-per-scan basis to eliminate internal browning, rot and guesswork without ever cutting the fruit open.
Dante Galeazzi joins “The Packer Podcast” to share why ignoring the trade pact will trigger a damaging domino effect of soaring inflation and small harvests.
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
Kroger has entered into a definitive $1.65 billion agreement to acquire regional grocer Giant Eagle, expanding its retail footprint across five states with a transaction expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act promises to expand visa access and tackle unprecedented agricultural labor shortages.
Creekside Organics is kicking off its 2026 California grape season under the Fruit World brand, featuring premium, flavorful organic Thomcord and Kyoho varieties packaged in new, sustainable and durable cardboard punnets.
Following a successful three-year pilot of its Kind Almond Acres Initiative, Kind demonstrates regenerative agriculture can be a scalable business model while delivering measurable on-farm improvements.
The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.
A combination of rising foreign imports and a domestic labor crisis is squeezing Southeast produce growers, creating what industry leaders call a direct threat to U.S. food security.
The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act aims to redefine temporary labor, providing a potential lifeline to specialty crop sectors teetering on a workforce tipping point.
Driven by a 6.1% annual spike in fruit and vegetable prices, a new national survey reveals that more than a third of U.S. households are cutting back on fresh produce, prompting a consumer shift toward frozen alternatives and raising concerns about long-term public health.
The updated toolkit helps workers and supervisors recognize and respond to heat-related emergencies with an outline to prevent heat illnesses at different temperature levels.
As U.S. avocado consumption climbs, the industry is increasingly leveraging imports from Peru to diversify supply chains and secure a consistent, year-round market supply during peak summer months.
The International Fresh Produce Association and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have launched “Fruits & Vegetables: All Day, Every Day,” a campaign aimed at closing the gap between knowing produce matters and actually eating more of it.
The company says this new variety offers more firmness, flavor and color than the original.
The organization says this import program complements domestic citrus production and maintains category continuity throughout the season.
Driven by consumer demands for authentic global flavor profiles and clean-label nutrition, leading refrigerated dip and dressing brands are partnering with retailers to transform the category into an indispensable everyday meal solution.