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The high-tech vertical farm grower has opened the doors to its first commercial farm facility in Compton, Calif., where it expects to grow leafy greens at scale.

Software solutions provider Procurant has unveiled a voice-enabled rating feature in its Procurant Inspect application.

Bulk onions account for the vast majority of onion sales in the U.S., but consumer packs continue to gain popularity.

Innovation is a key theme in this issue. Read about fresh produce vending machines, live-streaming shoppable videos, actionable data analytics, and watermelons winning on social media  — and much more.

HAB says the on-demand webinar spotlighting how its U.S. strategy for building demand inspires the industry globally is available on-demand as of May 18.

Most notably, the cuts would gut fruit and vegetable benefits by nearly 62%, the association said, substantially decreasing access to nutritious foods for almost 5 million women and kids enrolled in the WIC program.

Fresh sales data shows cooling inflation and a slight increase in the volume of fresh produce purchases in April.

Tech-enabled traceability is going to play a big role in better protecting the U.S. food supply, according to a new 27-page special report by the Chicago-based Institute of Food Technologists.

The Cincinnati-based grocer has been named a 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards winner in the Environmental Initiatives category.

Some recipes on mango.org have shoppable ingredients, thanks to a partnership with Chicory. Consumers can select the retailer of their choice.

Consumers living near dollar stores could fuel expanded grocery selection in those outlets, a new report says.

The new concept features a convenient store-within-a-store format with a variety of fresh, on-trend meal options featuring fresh produce.

Vertical farming brand Square Roots is opening its fourth farm on June 6.

Sustainability is a big deal for U.S. citrus grower-shippers, many of whom have gone to great lengths to ensure their operations are environmentally friendly.

Since its launch, the Truterra carbon program has now paid farmers more than $9 million for more than 462,000 metric tons of carbon.

The sale of Blue Apron’s operational assets for $50 million is expected to streamline the meal company’s business model and expand prepared meal company FreshRealm’s footprint.

Side Delights is starting grilling season with grill-ready potato products and recipes as consumers continue to value meals at home.

The company says Conscious Greens — field-grown greens that eat like lettuce — were developed with technology using CRISPR, a gene-editing technique used to make changes to the DNA of a plant.

The annual event typically draws more than 100 people, from growers, brokers and shippers to marketers, wholesalers and retailers.

The California-based avocado grower-distributor has received three awards from the advertising industry's largest competition, recognizing the company’s avocado integrated-advertising campaign.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Chiquita is debuting the all-new Sunburst Gold Pineapple.

The “Litehouse in the House” salad dressing and dip campaign by Sandpoint, Idaho-based Litehouse is calling on consumers to get the summertime salad party started.

Agtech veteran David Lee, whose previous roles include president of indoor farming company AppHarvest, will now lead Lockhart, Texas-based Inevitable Tech.

Miami-based Fresh Del Monte Inc. and plant-based food supplier Vertage Inc. have announced a strategic partnership.

Flashfood's first annual impact report examines the environmental impact of food waste and how reducing waste at retail has the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

This year’s West Coast Produce Expo features a keynote presentation from NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, educational sessions, networking opportunities, farm tours and a multitude of worthwhile diversions.

The CFFA will offer "tailored, customized marketing support” that will range from banner ads and e-commerce programs to in-store merchandising and sampling, said Karen Brux, managing director.

The Glenville, Ga.-based Vidalia onion grower, which has been named the “official sweet onion” of the American Cornhole Organization, has released a summer cookbook.

The Cincinnati-based grocer, in partnership with the United Service Organizations, has launched two new mobile kitchens to the West Coast and Midwest during Military Appreciation Month.

Capital and technology provider Silo and the founder of Brady CFO will present ways to balance risk and reward in the current economic climate, as well as provide cash flow management strategies.

With recent funding streams, the Montana-based indoor ag grower is completing facilities in Georgia, Texas and Washington and is set to continue expanding its distribution footprint across the U.S.

Winter weather in northwestern New York state proved to be overall mild, which was followed with a cool spring that set up near ideal conditions for the start of the apple season, according United Apple Sales.

The International Fresh Produce Association has announced plans to collaborate with the Delta USDA Regional Food Business Center led by the Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Worker Opportunities. 

The North American Blueberry Council is applauding congressional action that supporters say could potentially allow U.S. farmers to compete on level terms with other blueberry exporting countries in Japan.

The Kingsville, Ontario-based fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse grower has expanded its U.S. network through a joint venture formed with Intergrow Greenhouses Inc.

The spring/summer season got off to a rather slow start for the onion category, with strong demand triggering higher prices than usual.

“H.R. 2 does nothing to help U.S. agriculture and instead throws a longstanding foe in E-Verify in our faces,” California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay said in a statement.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture plans to help growers from the Garden State by promoting its Jersey Fresh program through a diverse media mix this season.

Beyond seasonal: “Southern Hemisphere produce enables consumers to enjoy the great taste and health benefits of citrus throughout the summer and into the fall," said Karen Brux of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.

Miami-based Goldenberry Farms began introducing tropical berries to the U.S. market in 2021, and demand has been increasing for its namesake berries since then, says Christopher Palumbo, brand director.

AppHarvest has surpassed its first quarter target with net sales of $13 million and has shipped commercially for first time from a full four-farm network.

“If you raise 200 bu. corn with a CI score of 0, that’s $1.57 per bushel and an extra $314 in value. Now, the ethanol plant isn’t expected to share 100%, but it could be 25% to 30%," says Paul Neiffer, a farm CPA.

The association says that Lynsee Gibbons, who will start May 23, has a background in food advocacy work that will help advance its goals.

The USDA reports that the gains in retail per capita consumption for berries have been very strong compared with many other fresh fruits.

Chapdelaine, the president of berry operations at Star Produce, has worked in the industry for more than 25 years. He will lead the Canadian Produce Marketing Association board of directors through 2024.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a state immigration law imposing new requirements on many employers and adding penalties for those employing undocumented workers.

Move over, mushrooms: Meatballs, tacos and Bolognese can all be plant-based using walnut protein. And some social media influencers, as well as fruit and cheese brands, are chipping in to promote these nuts.

Carter, a 25-year veteran in the potato industry and CEO and co-owner of Bushmans' Inc., has contributed his expertise to the Potatoes USA board of directors for a decade.

Fyffes says the new facility’s design minimizes bruising to the fruit, increases packaging capacity through multiple processing lines, reduces water consumption by up to 40% and improves occupational health.

The Traverse City, Mich.-based marketer will have a robust spring and summer berry deal with good volumes and availability, says Ryan Lockman, vice president of sales and procurement.