The Packer
With funding from USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers grant program, IFPA and member partners recently held a field day where innovative regenerative agriculture solutions were on full display.
As agentic commerce shifts online grocery from rigid, transactional search bars to intuitive, conversational AI, retailers have an opportunity to use autonomous agents to solve the industry’s long-standing fresh produce adoption bottleneck.
At the recent Washington Conference, panelist Rochelle Bohm of CMI Orchards warned the “exorbitant” fees associated with EPR compliance will quickly swallow up what little financial breathing room produce companies have left.
John Hollay of the National Council of Agriculture Employers says growers who once avoided the guest worker program as a financial headache see benefits to participation.
Ultra-fast delivery and sub-same-day ship-to-home of fresh groceries have accelerated online demand, posing a threat to traditional grocers who don’t find growth opportunities.
New kits capitalize on the popularity of ranch flavor to create quick, family-friendly and convenient dishes.
The report highlights a milestone year of record-breaking growth, featuring a 21% increase in organic produce volume alongside measurable advancements in natural pest management, plastic reduction, employee well-being and fair trade community investments.
The company says that as blueberries continue to lead the category, jumbo varieties offer an opportunity for retailers to differentiate.
A devastating April freeze has pushed back the start of some late-spring and summer crops out of the Northeast, including the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area, and will impact supplies of a number of commodities.
A seventh-generation farmer, Dake has more than a decade of experience spanning produce marketing, public affairs, industry advocacy, organizational management and business development.
Webinar details why missing dates and wrong forms are no longer considered minor technical errors under updated federal enforcement guidelines.
While AI-driven demand forecasting has prevented millions of pounds of waste and boosted retail profits, its full potential is restricted by store managers who override technological insights to avoid the risk of empty shelves.
Lori Anne peaches, named after co-owner Lori Anne Carr, offer exceptional flavor and eating experience, the company says.
Baby spinach is the first product in this new line, which highlights premium products grown year-round.
What exactly goes into writing an effective labor schedule? Columnist Armand Lobato offers insights he used to coach a produce manager in the process.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson has introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming ag labor and the H-2A visa program by controlling costs, expanding access and reducing red tape.
Learn how Agriland Farming Co.'s three-decade bet on sustainability, stewardship and people is paying off.
Gotham Greens’ co-founder and new CEO discuss moving past proof of concept, navigating the recent shakeout in CEA and why the future of the category relies on operational excellence over tech hype.
An unseasonably warm winter in the Southwest desert has accelerated a destructive whitefly virus outbreak, cutting yields by up to 40% and forcing major shippers into a temporary, near-total two-week supply blackout before northern crops recover.
The campaign combines retail promotions, sports partnerships, consumer sweepstakes, media integrations, experiential marketing and community engagement programs designed to drive avocado consumption throughout the peak summer season.
A new industry coalition says dismantling duty-free trade could jeopardize year-round fruit and vegetable availability and raise household food costs.
The company has expanded its seasonal supply through Sekoya blueberry varieties and its first commercial U.S. harvest of Sweet Karoline blackberries.
Deerpoint Group’s new CEO, Mike Hemman, explains how shifting from siloed, batch-style fertilizer applications to an integrated, fully managed system is the key to surviving today’s unpredictable agricultural market.
At IFPA’s Washington Conference, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and industry leaders call for urgent action to support struggling family farms, protect domestic farmland and reclaim America’s economic independence.
USDA is accepting applications through Aug. 14 for trade promotion programs designed to reduce foreign market barriers and expand global export opportunities for American agricultural producers.
Despite ongoing economic pressures, fresh produce continues to post healthy growth as consumers cook more meals at home. Even so, recent data shows increasingly selective shopping habits that could challenge future volume growth.
The longtime marketing leader caps a distinguished 34-year career with the company.
Taking the stage at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference yesterday, the Make America Healthy Again mastermind sat down with CEO Cathy Burns to outline how he intends to disrupt the way Americans eat and the way our food is grown.
Michael Family Farms will be a focus of summer marketing with seasonal merchandising inspiration to produce departments.
The company has released its inaugural impact report, highlighting over $5.8 million generated for banana farming communities alongside rapid growth, business awards and a firm commitment to ethical, women-led industry leadership.