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Out of more than 100 applicants, five agtech start-up companies have been selected to go head-to-head in the Western Growers/S2G Ventures 2021 AgSharks Competition.

Top leaders of the new International Fresh Produce Association convened in a video call with more than 20 members of the media to talk about the goals and mission of the new industry group.

International Fresh Produce Association Co-CEOs Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel were joined by industry leaders to share updates about the new produce and floral association.

As a complementary philanthropic partner of the new International Fresh Produce Association, the Foundation for Fresh Produce will be launched with a vision to grow a healthier world.

Officers from the new association formed by PMA and United Fresh name-new industry leadership.

After helping to lead a heady period of robust growth for the organic industry, the Organic Trade Association’s CEO Laura Batcha has announced plans to step down from her role by the spring of 2022.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of more than $243 million in grants to support specialty crops.

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Late October rains in California brought some relief to the drought-stricken state but created little immediate concern for the balance of California’s grape harvest.

Moxxy Marketing has expanded internal operations and its East Coast team with the addition of Cameron Dolan as Business & Accounting Director.

The Mediterranean hurricane has hit eastern Sicily (Italy), threatens crops, and has already destroyed new plants.

Goodfood Market Corp is recalling Goodfood brand Onions, Product of Mexico, from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination

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On the heels of closing a $10.9 million Series A round of funding, Burro CEO Charlie Andersen said his company is set to meet the needs of growers.

Exporters and port officials met in Peru met to propose a series of actions to increase the efficiency of the competitiveness of the sector.

Doubling down on its unique research and development (R&D) strategy and pace for introducing category-first product innovations, Revol Greens is adding Mohammed Oufattole, MBA as Chief Technology Officer.

The 'USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of over $50 million to 140 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.

Northeast potato shipper, Bushwick Commission has announced a packaging redesign for their popular Guarantee label.

Oct. 27 update: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions.

Rockingham, Va.-based Soli Organic, formerly called Shenandoah Growers, secured a $120 million financing agreement to expand its controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operations.

The Packer is on the scene again. This time in Nogales, Ariz. Here are a few photos from our visit.

With Philadelphia terminal market mushroom prices running 30% above year-ago levels in late October, the American Mushroom Institute warned that tight supplies of mushrooms are anticipated for the holiday season.

Frank Muir, recently retired president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, is The Packer’s 2021 Produce Marketer for All Seasons.

Produce is in my genes. My first job after graduating from university was with Canada’s premier grocery company.

Effective immediately, the USDA is establishing three new quarantine areas and expanding two existing quarantine areas for citrus canker in Cameron County, Texas, to prevent the spread of the disease.

Pure Flavor is introducing two new fresh products to its line of sustainable greenhouse grown organics as the grower continues expanding its category offerings to meet consumer demand. 

Record-breaking heat in the U.S. in 2021 endangered millions of workers exposed to heat illness and injury in both indoor and outdoor work environments.

Wada Farms and The Produce Moms have moved their long-time partnership onto the retail shelf with a new co-branded potato package.

Mission Produce, Inc. announces the promotion of Denise Junqueiro to Vice President of Marketing and Communications, reporting to Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer and Founder.

Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) have introduced the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health Act.

The U.S. is facing supply chain disruptions as it enters the holiday season, and the impacts reach far beyond the delivery of gifts and ingredients for traditional meals. 

It’s that time of the year again when the chill in the air sends shoppers to stores to stock up on tissues, teas, and anything to bolster the immune system!

 Mann Packing Co., introduces Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals, a warm blend of fresh vegetables, hearty grains and plant-based protein, now available in sauté style to spice up consumers’ lunches.

TerraFresh Organics has entered into an agreement that sells majority ownership to Frutura through its Dayka & Hackett subsidiary.

Bobalu was recently honored by receiving two separate industry awards.

Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce is proud to announce the completion of a major expansion at its distribution center in Nogales, Arizona.

Paying a "living wage" is different than the set minimum wage in your area, and can be determined using this Living Wage Calculator, created by Amy Glasmeier, an MIT professor.

The newest tax proposal in Washington would impose a tax on billionaires. A farm tax expert warns the proposed changes could turn into a trojan horse for farmers and result in higher taxes within a decade.

Fort Pierce, Fla.-based DLF International is pleased to announce that Ed Sheubrooks has joined the DLF sales team.

The Packer is on the scene in Wenatchee, Wash. Our first stop is Stemilt and our second is at CMI Orchards. Here are a few photos.

Square Roots and Gordon Food Service held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their new indoor farm opening in Michigan.

FarmboxRx, a first-of-its-kind nutrition program pioneering the ‘Food as Medicine’ movement within healthcare, announced it will be the first and only national online grocer to accept SNAP/EBT benefits.

Carleton Mushroom is recalling Sliced White Mushrooms prepared for Metro Brands from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Inflation is still far from tamed, the newest data from the government show.

The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) announced its fourth annual “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” list on Monday.

A campaign refresh is debuting in stores this year for the Produce for Kids Publix fall cause marketing campaign that raises funds for local Feeding America® food banks.

New data shows volume sales of fresh Gold potatoes outpacing sales of Reds, Russets and Whites, encouraging news as growers continue to provide a promising outlook for the harvest of their yellow-flesh varieties.

New season JAZZ™ apples are expected to arrive in various European supermarkets this week, and T&G Global says the crop is impressive, with a rich colour and refreshingly tangy- sweet taste.