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The Texas Department of Agriculture will receive nearly $200,000 over the next three years to support promotional and educational activities.
The Food and Drug Administration and Customs and Border Protection said the arrangement will help improve how the agencies capture and share data.
Following extreme heat in 2023, growers in Washington and Oregon can apply for Farm Service Agency financial services to help recover.
The USDA says a Los Angeles-based company has satisfied a $31,200 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions.
The San Jose, Calif.-based IT consulting firm specializing in information technology, cybersecurity and data analytics said this new service helps growers and shippers understand cybersecurity risks ahead of harvest.
Signaling that approval is on the horizon, the USDA says it has developed a pest-risk analysis for imports of hass avocados from Guatemala.
The agency says the herbicide used for broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and onions presents significant health risks to applicators.
In April, participants in the four states in which the company operates can earn $5 in Schnucks Rewards points each week by reaching the steps challenge goal of 50,000 steps per week.
The research team on a national fire blight grant will host several webinars covering topics including antibiotic resistance, pathogen movement and plant defense.
The National Grocers Association has welcomed Caroline Sar as its manager of marketing and member engagement and promoted Max Wengroff to senior manager of government relations.
Wonderful also promoted its No Shells pistachios, including its new Jalapeño Lime flavor, at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
The company says the acquisition will expand its postharvest portfolio and that it plans to collaborate with Valent BioSciences to develop future products to boost produce freshness.
With more than 1,500 options among its offerings, World Variety Produce had plenty of options to highlight at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase, March 25-26.
Ski-cross athlete Emeline Bennett will share food tips, highlights and more through Oppy’s social media channels.
GrubMarket says its initiative made strides in 2023, including the planting of 100,000-plus trees and aiding farmers in organic transition.
Sage Fruit Co. had good news for retail attendees at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase, March 25-26.
Specialty stone fruit offerings were a focus of attention for Pacific Trellis Fruit executives at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase, March 25-26.
Taylor Farms Retail is adjusting its packaged salad options to better serve single consumers, company executives said at the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
With CEO Tim Rooney is stepping down to pursue another opportunity, Natural Delights is promoting its chief operating officer, effective April 1.
Wouter Kolk, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia, has decided to step down from the management board by the end of the year.
“Impact Retail Foodservice 2024" will gather industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges, as well as share insights for driving growth in the year ahead in one of the hottest departments in grocery.
Following Department of Justice concerns about competition in the packaged salad market, the companies have abandoned the proposed $308 million deal.
Fresh Del Monte is among the honorees on the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 list, recognized for a commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation in fresh produce.
A new agri-food employer survey ranked the most necessary skills for all employees and identified areas with the most significant gap for both current employees and new graduate hires.
The McAllen, Texas-based company says it elevates sustainable agricultural practices, materials management, agricultural initiatives and efficiency programs.
The company says it has developed a way to acquire data directly from trees and vines, providing accurate, automated measurements on plant water status to agriculture professionals, such as fruit and nut growers.
Jessica Hendrix will oversee Hy-Vee’s marketing efforts and serve as the driving force behind growth and strategic operations for RedMedia, Hy-Vee’s retail media network.
With about 20 produce exhibitors alone and dozens of other food exhibitors besides, the March 25-26 Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase and Annual Meeting was bigger than ever.
The Asian Apple Salad Kit and the Twisted Caesar Creamy Truffle Caesar Chopped Salad Kit are now available.
The company plans to incorporate the league’s logo into packaging and provide local leagues with snacking suggestions after being named the official snacking vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.