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The Packer met with growers, retailers and innovators across the fresh produce supply chain to learn what sustainability looked like on their farm, ranch, grocery aisle and laboratory.
Resourceful farmers adapt to a changing climate, finding new ways to combat pests and conserve water
Innovative produce growers find new ways to reduce their impact, incorporating integrated pest management and water conservation strategies to grow fruits and vegetables more sustainably.
Whether through mulches, compost or chemistry, growers and innovators are discovering new ways to improve soil sustainability.
Coalition of Immokalee Workers adds the first Florida-based indoor leafy greens and herbs farm to its rigorous Fair Food Program.
“If you were not here, you missed being part of history this week,” said IFPA’s Chief Public Policy Officer Robert Guenther of The Washington Conference.
Popular cooking and food site Kitchn spotlights ten favorite produce items in an annual grocery store guide.
First-of-its-kind report by IFPA highlights produce and floral industry contributions and underscores economic impacts.
Agriculture, food and tech pioneers join forces to pitch and discuss bold ideas at San Jose sustainability summit this November.
Onion grower Shuman Farms will share leadership and sustainability update at Southern Innovation Conference in Nashville.
The largest grant in the university’s history, the pilot program will pay producers of all sizes and commodities to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.
Fresh Del Monte signs the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment to tackle food waste on the West Coast
Fresh Del Monte joins the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment as the first grower to sign on to the pledge and commits to reducing food waste in its operation.
After a recent food safety report, FDA targets California’s central coast region leafy green farms and ranches for additional tests.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas cries foul in response to a recent bi-partisan petition calling for investigation into Mexico’s trade practices.
Scammers are using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned March 24.
The project takes the facility off of the traditional energy grid and lowers Taylor Farm’s carbon footprint.
Launched by Shuman Farms in 2002, Healthy Family Project celebrates 20 years of nutritious food inspiration for busy families.
Plenty Unlimited Inc., the city of Richmond, VA and Driscoll’s team up to deliver vertically farmed strawberries in vertical farming campus behemoth in late 2023.
Avocados From Mexico’s Stephanie Bazan dishes on the new Guac N’ Tacos program launching Sept. 16, in honor of National Guacamole Day.
Market report predicts increased demand for fresh produce in the next five years, forecasting consumers will power wellness goals with nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables.
Winn-Dixie, Harveys and Fresco y Mas grocery stores partner with DoorDash to offer online shopping and delivery starting October 2022.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to low-income households will increase by 18% this year, according to new projections from the Congressional Budget Office.
Shoppers in Arizona have a new option for purchasing groceries. Individuals who use an EBT SNAP card to grocery shop can now apply their benefits to purchase groceries online from Bashas’ grocery stores.
A big increase in benefits is on the way for Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
The GIANT Company has announced Pennsylvania customers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will now be able to shop online for both grocery pickup and delivery.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Online Purchasing Pilot allows households in participating States to use their SNAP benefits to purchase groceries online from authorized, participating retailers.
Nearly a dozen retailers are currently going through the approval and testing process for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Online Purchasing Pilot.
A USDA pilot program designed to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to buy groceries online could expose them to unwanted data collection and manipulative online marketing.
In today’s challenging environment, farmland sale-leasebacks are becoming more common and potentially smart strategy for farmers.
The Cam Series imaging system features multiple camera angles paired with rotating produce to capture comprehensive, 360-degree views of each item as it moves through the inspection process, the company says.
Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.