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International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, is proud to announce the fifth berry to its lineup: Pink-A-Boo Pineberries.

The most recent episode of Voices of the Valley explores global water management innovation with Ethy Levy, Israel CEO and Founder of Bridge Hub.

The Government of Netherlands has asked the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize onion imports (Allium cepa) for consumption into the U.S. under a preclearance program.

For Mexican-sourced avocados, the big game is now … and next week, and the week after, until the official game that’s, ahem, super important.

The mission-aligned brands are introducing a fresh idea for the produce aisle: salad kits featuring sustainably farmed greens paired with creamy, plant-based hummus, guacamole and whole grains.

American Farmland Trust will begin accepting applications today to help farmers nationwide to improve farm viability, access, transfer or to permanently protect farmland or adopt regenerative agricultural practices.

DMA Solutions announces the availability of its annual Social Media and Produce Marketer’s Calendars for industry professionals to download and utilize for strategic planning in 2022. 

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher today announced the appointment of Joe Atchison III of Cherry Hill, N.J., as the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.

Organic is the fastest growing segment in fresh produce and innovative marketing strategies are major contributors to this success.

Mondi, IMA Ilapak and Les Crudettes have won three prizes at the prestigious French packaging award and the Trophées de l’innovation LSA for a new paper packaging.

A veteran Port of Oakland project administrator has been given a key role in planning the Port's maritime future. 

University of Tennessee Extension is launching a new educational program uniquely designed to help beginning farmers or individuals starting a new venture in agriculture.

With supply and demand stressors all over the board during the early months of the pandemic, grocers were forced to adapt quickly and skillfully to ever-changing conditions.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the Apple Crop Provisions.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has announced that the second Florida International Agriculture Innovation Summit will take place March 30-31, 2022.

The New England Consulting Group announced Werner von Pein as a Principal and Advisor to its CPG. He brings nearly 40 years of global marketing, sales, operations and general management leadership.

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Sun World LLC announced Dec. 14 it has added several marketers to its licensee lineup in the Southern Hemisphere.

Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling Taylor Farms brand Maple Bourbon Chopped Kit (salad) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Valencia, Spain-based companies SanLucar and Sanifruit have signed a cooperation to develop solutions sustainably extending the shelf life of fruit while respecting the health of people and nature.

The producer price index recorded an unadjusted increase of 9.6% for the 12 months ended in November.

While labor issues and competition from California and Mexico are presenting ongoing challenges for the Florida strawberry industry.

Healthy Family Project will close out 2021 with $250,000 raised through retail and digital cause marketing programs adding to the total $7 million raised for charities that benefit families and children.

Reusable Packaging Container (RPC) provider IFCO has unveiled its comprehensive ESG (Environment Social Governance) 2025 strategy to thrive in the circular economy. 

A track and trace system is the answer to encourage reusable packaging, according to researchers at  Lancaster University and the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom.

The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission (NCSPC) celebrated its long-awaited Eat Sweet Restaurant Week where they invited chefs across the state to “cook” up creative ways to elevate the State’s vegetable.

Village Farms Greenhouse Grown is pleased announce the promotion of Steve Poklemba, currently Director of National Sales to his new role as Director of Global Supply Chain Management for their Fresh Division.

The Packer and Equitable Food Initiative announce a second webinar series to further educate fresh produce industry professionals about the importance of a healthy, skilled workforce and the programs that support it.

Fifth Wheel Freight announced the appointment of Ryan Hornack as Chief Marketing Officer. This integral position will oversee the development and execution of the marketing strategy for FWF to foster continued growth.

California could see monumental rain and snow this week. The powerful storm is expected to drench the West Coast, as forecasters say the system could bring a month's worth of rain in a matter of days.

BDA/Dorot Farm, the number one exporter of fresh and sweet carrots from Israel, is launching product for the new season at The NY produce show on Dec.15.2021.

California Giant Berry Farms, a leading producer of fresh, sustainable berries, today announced its forecast for a strong winter strawberry crop, led by its Florida and Mexico growing regions. 

Zyter, Inc. announced today the introduction of Zyter Smart Agriculture, the latest Internet of Things (IoT) solution running on the Zyter SmartSpaces platform.

The 6% sales gain was driven largely by a bigger active shopper base, especially in mass providers like Walmart and Target, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Nov. 29-30.

California FarmLink is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $2 million Wells Fargo Open for Business grant to help finance small farm and ranch businesses.

Everyone says they want to cut back on plastic. How are large companies doing keeping those promises?

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Angela TenBroeck as the 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.

Senate leadership’s timeline for the BBB proposal is just before Christmas, according to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin is calling for a strategic pause for the vote, delaying it into 2022.

Keasbey, N.J.-based Wakefern Food Corp. has upped its commitment to reusable plastic containers (RPCs).

Inventive company House of Avocado (La Casa del Aguacate) will showcase its full line of products and regional supply model at the New York Produce Show, December 15th, in booth 569.

New York State on Dec. 10 announced the "topping off" ceremony of the New York State Regional Food Hub in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) held a successful charity auction and luncheon on Wednesday, December 8th at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course.

NatureSweet has submitted a request to the Department of Commerce for a "Changed Circumstance Review," which would release certain greenhouse-grown specialty tomatoes from coverage under the 2019 Suspension Agreement.

On Thursday, a bipartisan letter was sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to urge the USDA “immediately reverse” its decision to suspend Section 8e grapefruit juice content standards for imported grapefruits.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has purchased 35,000 cartons of fresh oranges.

The USDA responded to the unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic on trade by allowing importers of plant commodities to upload copies of phytosanitary certificates and forms.

U.S. fresh apples in storage Dec. 1 showed a slight decline compared with a year, according to the U.S. Apple Association.

 As rain and expected cold weather sweep through the citrus belt of California, growers are looking forward to the positive effects that this weather is bringing. 

The USDA will hold an informational webinar for eligible organizations interested in applying for the Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) Grant Program on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET.

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Export opportunities for U.S. fresh potatoes into Mexico are set to expand significantly within the next few months, U.S. potato industry leaders believe.