The Packer
USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce says USDA’s new phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program expands eligibility, requires in-person enrollment and targets losses from the 2023 and 2024 weather disasters.
Seeking to accelerate online growth, improve profitability and simplify the customer experience, the Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s moving to a hybrid e-commerce model.
In an exclusive interview, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi says EPA’s new WOTUS definition fully reflects the Sackett ruling, simplifies compliance and delivers the certainty farmers have been demanding for years.
Robert Guenther, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and manager of the Florida Tomato Committee, says growers have had great weather, which has set the state up for a strong start.
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In a NielsenIQ survey, Fyffes says that more than 89% of European consumers confirm they have eaten a banana within the previous four weeks.
From tomatoes to kale to cauliflower, companies in the market share what offerings they’ll have ready to go.
Vancouver, B.C.-based grower, marketer and distributor says this new facility will help it meet its goal of expanding its distribution in the Prairies by more than 200%.
The Netherlands-based company has entered a strategic agreement to license Pairwise’s precision plant breeding tools, with the goal of accelerating the development of improved vegetable varieties that meet the evolving needs of growers, retailers and consumers.
The St. Louis-based operation continues to make advancements after undergoing a major change in 2024.
In the shape of its iconic logo, the new PLU sticker features a QR code that gives consumers access to the health benefits of apples, pears and cherries as well as the company’s focus on sustainability.
Slashing prices on the produce essentials customers need for Thanksgiving through New Year’s is critical to the bottom line, says columnist Armand Lobato.
There’s a misconception about how potatoes get from field to fork, but things have changed over the years — and for good reason.
Texas-based Fox Packaging unpacks the options and the benefits of each when it comes to making oranges, grapefruit and more shine.
With more than a decade of experience in the food industry, she most recently served as a business manager for a national sales and marketing agency.
Lakovic has worked for the Allen Lund Co. for over five years and has been promoted to the new role.
The Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle aims to advance responsible labor across the fresh produce industry.
Smita Katakwar of Wegmans will help guide U.S. strategy supporting members’ digital innovation initiatives and standards adoption.
The pair will co-chair the coalition, succeeding Chuck Conner, to continue to work on U.S. agriculture’s farmworker issues.
Growers have good news to report from early harvests, as companies share updates about their crops.
Annual survey shows a traditional meal with all the fixings will require fewer dollars per person this year. But look to shell out more dollars if turkey isn’t the only meat on your menu.
There’s a lot of new, fancy tech out there for produce growers to choose from. Start the process off right by asking these questions first.
From driving basket sales to turnkey programs to new promotional campaigns, the produce industry is set to discuss the latest and greatest when it gathers in New York City, Dec. 2-4.
As restaurants are benefiting from better business, so too are produce distributors that supply them.
While challenges exist for Chilean table grapes, supplies of blueberries and cherries are expected to be strong this winter.
Mission Produce says strong volumes can help retailers and foodservice operators meet increased demand for avocados during the holidays.
Mike Xu says the acquisition marks a strategic extension of the San Francisco-based company’s technology portfolio, allowing it to serve more needs of more customers in the food supply chain industry.
She will focus on providing leadership and early-to-mid-career coaching for produce, agricultural and supply-chain professionals.
He has spent years as an instructor in postharvest fruit ripening and is unique for his depth of knowledge in postharvest science and ripening technology, the group says.
The retail veteran has a strong reputation for developing results-driven programs that strengthen category growth, CAB says.
Michigan’s David Martin is pushing legislation to curb Open Fields power on private land.