The Packer
The company says it has recalled select items from its produce and prepared food sections that contain jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors due to potential salmonella contamination.
The agency says the investigation into the cyclospora outbreak is ongoing as it issues safety guidance for processors of products such as chopped lettuce and fruit salads.
In a SciLine media briefing, food safety experts explain how the unique biology of cyclospora, complex supply chains and public health funding cuts hinder responses to ongoing produce contamination outbreaks.
The new consumer-facing answer engine addresses fruit selection and prep safety to reduce food waste and support category growth.
The Bureau of Reclamation released its final environmental impact statement for the river system that irrigates 5.5 million acres. Yuma County, Ariz., farmer John Boelts is concerned about water supply reductions in 2027 and beyond.
Go inside the Michigan trial plots where natural breeding transforms ordinary berries into longer-lasting superfruit packed with flavor.
Tapped by Secretary Rollins, Kip Tom is building a faster, satellite-driven replacement for NASS’s aging survey system, one he says could turn monthly reports into biweekly ones by year’s end for multiple crops.
USDA’s addition of watermelon rind to its official database provides retail dietitians, produce marketers and product developers with the standardized nutrition data needed to expand root-to-stem culinary strategies.
A federal injunction freezes California’s recycling symbol ban, offering momentary relief to produce shippers caught in a legal tug of war over packaging fees and labeling rules.
By partnering with nonprofits ReFED and World Wildlife Fund alongside major industry peers, the distributor aims to build on its 85% diversion rate through shared best practices, enhanced food recovery and improved operational efficiency.
Following systemic security breaches and compromised traceability in Mexico’s avocado export system, the California Avocado Commission is calling on USDA to conduct comprehensive audits and institute a seasonal tariff-rate quota to restore market integrity and protect domestic growers.
Recall covers prepared foods with jalapeños imported by Coast Citrus Distributors and sold across about 20 states.
Susan Chekow Lusignan shares her strategies for leveraging local advantages, navigating economic headwinds and connecting with the next generation of consumers through authentic storytelling
Even subtle daily changes that take only a little time to invest make all the difference to impact your sales, says columnist Armand Lobato.
As labor unions and lawmakers push to restrict electronic shelf labels over fears of worker displacement and AI-driven surge pricing, retail advocates are defending the technology before Congress as a necessary operational upgrade that improves price accuracy and streamlines store management.
Crisis communication strategist Amy Philpott outlines why outdated response playbooks fail and how targeted messaging restores credibility.
The former head of Kopke Fruit transformed North American grocery shelves by pioneering counter-seasonal supply chains and establishing the Delaware River ports as the premier hub for South American produce.
Practical nutrition guidance, family-friendly meal inspiration and support for nutrition education come together in Healthy Family Project’s annual Back-to-School campaign.
Ahead of the new school year, Wonderful Halos has partnered with Blippi on a national campaign, live events and a contest to make healthy snacking fun for families.
Driven by shifting consumer demand for convenient, nutrient-dense meal options, Monterey Mushrooms has launched a year-round lineup of stuffed baby bella mushrooms in four distinct flavors.
The International Fresh Produce Association has submitted recommendations to CDC urging federal investigators to expand cyclospora outbreak investigations beyond food to include water and other environmental exposure pathways.
The FDA says the jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distribution have been removed from the marketplace and there is no risk to consumers.
Senate Ag Committee’s 10-11 farm bill vote stalls the legislation, but a bipartisan 17-6 vote on mandatory country-of-original labeling keeps mandatory beef labeling alive for a potential September revote.
The executive assumed the role in July, leading a new phase for the trade association’s U.S. commercial office focused on advancing institutional relations and promotional work for Chilean fruit.
U.S. inspection halt may have followed violence after alleged cartel leader’s arrest, official says, while inspections were also paused in 2022 and 2024 after security incidents.
Marketers say regional advantages and smart packaging strategies position the Wolverine State for a robust harvest.
As the Senate Agriculture Committee moves to mark up the revised Agricultural Act of 2026, the National Young Farmers Coalition is criticizing the omission of land access programs and SNAP funding, urging lawmakers to restore key support for early-career producers.
Researchers at UC Riverside and UC Davis have identified the gene controlling avocado flowering patterns, enabling early DNA screening that will streamline breeding programs and improve orchard efficiency.
The USDA plans to move more than 2,500 employees from Washington under reorganization while union surveys show few employees will relocate.
Onza Corp.’s FreshSure technology converts volatile ozone gas into a stable, USDA-organic solid crystal matrix offering scalable sachets that achieve up to log-five pathogen reductions and extend produce shelf life by up to nine days.