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The foundation plans to leverage its Have A Plant consumer campaign to educate and inspire dietitians during multiple exclusive invitation-only events, as well as through its exhibitor booth on the trade show floor.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada will host their Fall Harvest advocacy event to discuss critical issues with parliamentarians and other key government officials.
A new 43-page USDA report measuring the growth of the National School Lunch Program provides an overview and documents major changes since 2008.
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is among those encouraging lawmakers to protect farm bill investments in specialty crops.
Four Peck’s Markets have joined the member-owned grocery cooperative through their parent company, PSK Supermarkets.
Pomegranate arils offer a convenient and ready-to-eat option for consumers, making it easy to enjoy the flavors and health benefits without the hassle of peeling and deseeding.
Following a June recommendation from the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee, the USDA has issued a proposed rule that would raise the assessment rate for growers for the first time since 2017.
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower says it’s continuing its “steady pressure of innovation” in the tomato category with the launch of three high-quality and flavorful items designed to amplify consumers’ cooking and snacking.
The company says it will bring its produce inventory management and ordering tools to Queen’s Price Chopper, Ray’s Apple Market, and Pruett’s Foods stores.
ZAG Technical Services CEO Greg Gatzke joins the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast to discuss why ag is one of the most vulnerable business segments to cyberattacks and what business owners can do to be better prepared.
Morning Kiss Organic will have organic Eastern-grown red, yellow and white onions, along with hand-cultivated organic Vidalia onions.
This year’s Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure, which featured a “Produce: The Final Frontier” theme, was held March 2-4 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla.
In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, the California Avocado Commission is sharing profiles of some female avocado farmers to showcase the role of women in the industry.
Equitable Food Initiative is encouraging every consumer to celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week, March 25-31, by sharing the messaging and graphics available through its communications toolkit.
Customized growing strategies along with investment in new storage technologies have helped United Apple Sales to extend the season and enhance fruit quality, said Brett Baker, an owner of the company.
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against James Corrado Inc., doing business as Corrado Specialty Goods and Corrado’s Wine Grapes Inc. (Corrado), for alleged violations of PACA.
Podcast host and mom Lori Taylor is celebrating women across the fresh produce industry in a month-long showcase of women leaders.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company says it has reevaluated its programs and refocused its priorities in an effort to become a “leading sustainable supplier.”
Reporting a double-digit decline in total revenue, Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers Inc. reported quarterly results for its fiscal quarter ending Jan. 31.
The company’s goal is that all of its Fyffes employees in Latin American sites will benefit from gender equality programs by 2025, in addition to 50% of its suppliers by 2030.
Sustainability consulting firm Measure to Improve, LLC (MTI) has earned B Corporation (B Corp) certification.
Los Angeles-based freight network WARP has launched DirectFresh, a service enabling perishable shippers with same-day and next-day direct store delivery.
Higher interest rates and questions about the growth of U.S. agricultural exports are worrying farmers, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
A warm growing season has spurred the progress of Texas onions, says Don Ed Holmes, president of The Onion House, Weslaco, Texas.
Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers will expand its sweet cherry production by 30% this summer with the addition of a new packing line.
Afresh Technologies, a San Francisco-based fresh food technology company, has expanded its flagship, built-for-fresh solution from produce into other fresh departments including meat, seafood, deli and foodservice.
Texas onion acreage for Little Bear Produce is similar to the past few years, but with larger onion size, yields could be up this year, says Jeff Brechler, sales representative with the company.
Smith built a reputation for understanding growers’ needs and developing practical solutions, and he has been among the researchers investigating infections of impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) and Pythium wilt.
The Texas-based avocado, guacamole and dip company says Kristyn Lawson brings a wealth of experience, a commitment to excellence and a passion for brands to the role.
Norway-based crop nutrition company Yara and the Syngenta Group have entered into a partnership with agtech startup Varda, which was founded by Yara.