The Packer
More than 180 exhibitors are preparing to showcase some of their newest and most popular produce offerings at the New England Produce Council Produce, Floral and Food Service Expo Aug. 17-18.
Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says if the bill is not passed out of committee on Thursday, it would be “very, very difficult” to get a Farm Bill passed this year. The chairman says the SNAP state cost share delays will be a hang-up for some Democrats.
The Washington Post reports the CDC has added six more states to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico.
Former FDA official Frank Yiannas cautions that slow communication and broad recall advisories during the historic outbreak are punishing safe growers and scaring shoppers away from healthy foods.
Built around the new BK 6-13 variety, the company’s program boasts steady supply and high-spec fruit year-round.
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From an inaugural Women’s Program to its first-ever New Products Showcase, this year’s New England Produce Council Produce, Floral and Food Service Expo is poised to offer a host of new experiences, says Laura Sullivan, NEPC executive director.
Agricultural leaders welcome the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act while warning that severe consular delays could undermine grower gains.
There are many reasons why August is a prime time for shrink. Columnist Armand Lobato offers solutions so that your store doesn’t get dragged down.
As retailers increasingly recognize the importance of sourcing avocados from multiple growing regions, suppliers from Mexico and Colombia are ready for the critical “OND” season with strong supplies of high-quality fruit.
DeGiglio will oversee commercial strategy with a focus on accelerating revenue growth, expanding strategic partnerships and developing new growth initiatives.
By tailoring seed genetics to solve back-of-house labor shortages, reduce kitchen waste and potentially extend shelf life, Bayer Vegetable Seeds is demonstrating that the battle for commercial kitchen profitability begins long before produce reaches the prep table.
Specialty crop growers share how multiyear spikes in fertilizer, chemical and diesel expenses are straining operating budgets and threatening the future of American produce.
Angelcots consistently sell out before the season begins, and Frieda’s says this year was no exception. Here’s how to get them in stores next year.
From funding global clean water initiatives to establishing early taste preferences in toddlers, produce marketers are leveraging authentic purpose and long-term habits to build lasting brand connections.
Ideal winter conditions and sustained year-over-year volume gains have nationwide grower-shippers primed for strong market performance.
Circana’s Jonna Parker warns that brands are missing out on online shoppers, viral social trends and falling behind as AI-driven commerce takes off.
The former FDA deputy commissioner urges the produce industry to address traceability gaps and farm-level water safety.
To capture budget-conscious shoppers during the back-to-school reset, produce brands and grocery chains are leveraging price drops, digital meal-planning tech and experience-driven merchandising to prove their value.
A greenhouse lettuce grower says customer fears cut sales by double digits while foot traffic dropped 20.8% at Taco Bell.
By combining hands-on climate resilience trials with cooperative aggregation strategies, Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus is demonstrating how regional specialty crop producers can scale up to meet commercial buyers’ standards without incurring massive financial risk.
New Stratus data shows grower satisfaction and use are rising, but the category’s future may depend on realistic expectations, agronomic positioning and proof close to the farm.
The Orlando-based supplier introduces 5-ounce resealable pouches of fresh diced garlic while capitalizing on surging demand among Gen Z and millennial organic buyers.
As families re-establish hectic autumn routines, leading produce brands and grocers are capturing market share by targeting parents with problem-solving convenience, budget-friendly flexibility, purpose-driven messaging and early habit formation.
With planted acres down across major growing regions, suppliers look ahead to stabilized pricing alongside major operational upgrades and steady consumer demand.
Agricultural leaders warn suppliers and growers remain unprepared for an Aug. 1 deadline to submit single-use plastic reduction plans for produce sold into California.
The move comes months after the California-based company raised $50 million in February at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in a funding round.
New products, more roasting events and an assortment of Hatch favorites help retailers make the most of the season.
John Torres will lead the organization’s advocacy, government relations, political affairs strategy and more.
Some large growers and retailers have stopped sourcing produce from a central Mexico region linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak because of concerns about widespread contamination.