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IFPA has reflected on an eventful 2022 and has shared highlights and milestones from its first year as an organization.
In leading up to the next farm bill, the National Resources Defense Council is launching a regenerative agriculture program centered around 30 award-winning chefs advocating for healthy soils and educating consumers.
The New Zealand-based kiwi producer has released a climate change adaptation plan that outlines its strategy for reducing impact and preparing for the effects of climate changes in the coming years.
The Austin, Texas-based CEA grower has chosen a Dutch AI company to manage climate, energy and irrigation for Revol Greens’ U.S. farm locations.
Tuskegee University has been awarded $2 million for organic agriculture research through a public-private matching grant.
MyLand has secured $12 million to expand its novel soil health optimizing service.
Green Day Produce has recalled packages of enoki mushrooms from Korea sold between September 2022 and October 2022 due to potential listeria contamination.
The University of Florida, Texas A&M University and The Organic Center have been awarded over $2 million for a multi-year grant to find citrus greening solutions for organic producers, with hopes for broader application.
Officials have outlined record-keeping requirements of Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which goes into effect January 2023.
Mainstream U.S. consumers are starting to realize how awesome the super-sweet, golden flesh of mangoes can be, joining the rest of the world in its appreciation.
Food stamp participants will be able to select and pay for their groceries online during a new pilot in New York.
A years-long legal fight ended June 24 when the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to prevent the release of store-level data related to the Supplemental National Assistance Program.
Grants totaling more than $40 million have been awarded to programs to give food stamp consumers incentives to eat more fruits and vegetables.
It’s the second year of SnackNation’s Insight Award for snacks, and a Wonderful Pistachios Product – No Shells Honey Roasted – received the honor for the Best Nut or Trail Mix from an established brand.
Episode 35 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features Nick Houshower of private equity firm Equilibrium, an investor in the greenhouse produce space, including with Little Leaf Farms, Revol Greens, AppHarvest and Houwelings.
Families who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are less likely to purchase fresh produce when buying groceries online compared to in-store, according to a new study.
Rhode Island lawmakers are creating a program that will invest $11.5 million in a pilot program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
The USDA now has approved more than 150 additional retailer chains to offer online grocery shopping to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
Instacart launches a bundle of six grocery technology platforms called Connected Stores to help retailers compete in a hybrid grocery marketplace and create a more integrated online and in-store shopping experiences.
The San Francisco-based food technology company has added JC Produce, a fresh produce company known for garlic and ginger, to its portfolio.
National Grocers Association pledges to improve access to grocery stores in rural areas and food deserts by working to increase the number of retailers authorized for SNAP online purchases.
Retailer Hy-Vee commits to meal delivery and nutrition education for food insecure.
The latest retailer to join forces with Instacart, Midwest grocer Schnuck Markets launches Schnucks Now, a 30 minute e-commerce delivery service.
Produce suppliers, tech leaders and logistics firms arrived in force to 2022’s Global Produce and Floral Show in October.
The food safety and social responsibility certifier has updated social responsibility standard to meet the International Fresh Produce Association’s Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.
The National Organic Program has updated the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to include paper pots and low acyl gellan gum as acceptable for organic production.
The 2022 IFPA awards series celebrates trailblazers and leaders in the fresh produce and floral industry.
Global fair-trade non-profit has unveiled virtual banana stunt at COP27 to highlight the risks climate change poses on the food system.
Colleagues and friends remember Jim Prevor, celebrated entrepreneur, journalist and trailblazer, in the wake of his passing.
Retailers, tech leaders and growers weighed in on the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show education panel discussion.