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Norway-based crop nutrition company Yara and the Syngenta Group have entered into a partnership with agtech startup Varda, which was founded by Yara.

A President Biden-appointed Equity Commission has outlined a path for USDA reform. The ag agency is already making changes, offering farm assistance and appointing a chief diversity and inclusion officer.

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.

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.

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.

Pure Flavor is celebrating the flavor, nutrition and fun of healthy snacking with a week-long “Snackathon” campaign leading up to National Snack Day on March 4.

Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers will expand its sweet cherry production by 30% this summer with the addition of a new packing line.

The hydroponic grower is building four high-tech farms to grow and market leafy greens, with plans to expand its reach and ramp up revenue by 2025.

Direct-to-consumer online grocer Misfits Market rescued more than 55 million pounds of food in 2022 alone, according to the company’s annual report.

CEO Josh Leichter says that the promotions signify the ongoing sales growth the Los Angeles-based company has experienced.  

Eligible hass avocado producers and importers can nominate themselves or others until March 31. Appointees will serve a three-year term on the board from Nov. 1, 2023, to Oct. 31, 2026.

Meet Healthy Family Project’s new dietitian team for the Mission for Nutrition campaign, which arms hundreds of retail dietitians and school foodservice and nutrition directors with nutrition resources.

These relatively newer produce professionals will benefit from several professional development opportunities applicable to the produce industry.

Grown using 99% less land, 99% less water, 99% less fertilizer, no pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, UP Vertical Farms is fully automated from seeding through to harvest.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers said the new regulation would inject additional new wage rates into the program disconnected from agriculture to compensate some workers for routine on-farm chores.  

The grocer has launched “Sincerely, Food” — an omnichannel marketing campaign that it says celebrates the company’s purpose to bring people together around the joys of food and inspire well-being.

Considered the largest rooftop solar project in South Texas, the system took five weeks to install and was finished in December.

Suzanne D’Annunzio will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive growth and productivity for the Palmetto, Fla.-based company’s retail and foodservice businesses.

In this newly created role, Alyssa Houtby will lead the council’s advocacy efforts and will work closely with Monument Advocacy, the North American Blueberry Council’s Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm.

The National Farm Machinery Show revealed one major theme: the supply chain is still posing major problems for ag equipment manufacturers, an issue that's improving, but could still last the remainder of this year.

In its latest report, the Pesticide Action Network has made the case for why growers should use less pesticide and urges produce buyers to accept fruits and vegetables with blemishes.

The Food as Medicine movement isn’t going anywhere. What is the retailer’s role?

Houston, Texas-based Brighter Bites has received increased funding from key industry partners Mission Produce, Sunset and Taylor Farms.

Karl Varsanyi, Manolo Reyes and Ravi Jolly will lead efforts to scale the Los Angeles-based company’s marketplace in new and existing markets globally.

See who was in the nation's capital for the kickoff of the National Potato Council 2023 Washington Summit.

Several people were honored and their personalities celebrated as industry leaders prepared to advocate for potato-focused policies with legislators during the National Potato Council Washington Summit.

The National Potato Council has released a “Spud Nation” report, which finds the potato supply chain drove $100.9 billion in U.S. economic activity and supported more than 714,000 jobs in 2021.

The association's “More for Your Money” campaign sought to deliver clear, down-to-earth messages to help consumers eat fruits and vegetables despite price fluctuations.

The Packer and PMG brought together thought leaders from the fresh produce industry to discuss some of the challenges and disruptions affecting the industry and how to turn them into opportunities in 2023 and beyond.

The window to receive a reduced rate closes March 3, though online registration will remain open after that time.

The produce-focused flexible packaging company has promoted Pallavi Joyappa from chief operating officer to president. Joyappa recently shared her vision for the future with The Packer.

The meeting will examine the “fruit and vegetable industry issues and provide recommendations and ideas on how USDA can tailor programs and services to better meet the needs of the U.S. produce industry."

Washington-based Superfresh Growers has reported a strong second season for the up-and-coming apple variety, bred from Honeycrisp and Fiji for its sweetness and ability to hold freshness.

The Texas International Produce Association In Bloom Women’s Committee is set to host a game show-inspired event, “Challenge Accepted!” at Viva Fresh, followed by a special event for young industry professionals.

The produce veteran with over 25 years of organic produce sales experience will lead the company's sales department.

Some shoppers consider larger sizes to be a value proposition, while others are trading down to smaller sizes. No matter the pack size, grower-shippers say sustainability is always top of mind.

Side Delights is promoting heart-healthy eating changes that can reduce the conditions that put consumers at risk.

If consumers are looking to get the most bang for their buck, the potato category at their grocer is the place they should make sure they shop, says Carissa Olsen, president and CEO of NoKota Packers, Inc., Buxton, N.D.

Free, live Zoom classes led by a team of dietitians will be offered the entire month of March by Pennsylvania-based grocer The Giant Co.

"Lettuce" put more greens on that plate, says Hannaford Supermarkets retail dietitian Allison J. Stowell. This is what shoppers like in the salad category.

The recent promotional campaign raised thousands to support community organizations, pushing G&R Farms fundraising total over $120,000 for the 2022 fiscal year.

Washington state-based CMI Orchards and New Columbia Fruit Packers will transition current CEO Mike Wade to chairman as Reasor moves into the leadership role.

National Watermelon Promotion Board recently partnered with Nutrition Impact LLC on a research project to determine the relationship between intake of watermelon and diet quality in children and adults.

Just about every segment of the produce packaging industry seems to be taking steps to fill orders on time, keep costs under control and offer products that are environmentally friendly.

More varieties of strawberries are slowly joining leafy greens in the indoor, vertically grown scene, becoming available at commercial scale.

The FDA has proposed changes to update the rules on healthy food labeling, which can affect fruits and vegetables sold in bulk, cut, otherwise value-added and in juice form.

The company says the product is a replacement for nonsustainable, conventional multimaterial laminates.

“This research adds to the growing body of scientific evidence supporting the role of strawberry consumption in promoting heart health,” said the California Strawberry Commission.  

Coleman was chosen for the award, recognizing Canada's emerging business leaders who are changing the status quo, for her commitment to responsible sourcing and fair trade practices in the global banana industry.

The deal means that Realty Income will acquire and provide funding for properties housing Plenty’s indoor farms and will lease back to the indoor grower with long-term net leases.