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Pam Marrone says today’s industry supports products coming to market with a win rate no less than 80% and at least a 7% yield increase — anything else is just noise.

Driven by growing demand from national and local retailers, the family-run farm is now harvesting from 65 certified organic acres.

Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer says she plans to work with other federal agencies to develop an emergency agency to process the backlog of H-2A applications.

As Food Forward approaches a historic milestone in produce recovery, its Wholesale Produce Recovery initiative continues to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to communities facing hunger and hardship.

The Ontario-based greenhouse grower says it plans to highlight its cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and recent EFI certification at the event July 9-10.

USDA data shows 376 pounds per capita availability of vegetables for 2024, the lowest in 35 years, but fresh vegetables make up the largest subgroup and has increased over time.

Seven new members across different sectors — ag, sustainability, ethical sourcing, labor rights and consumer engagement — joined the board June 25.

Pure Flavor will unveil its Organic RedRoyals at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif., July 9–10.

The recipient of Dole’s first “Spirit of Ohana” award, Evan Ehlers, the CEO and founder of Sharing Excess, discusses the ever-growing need for organizations like his.

From smoothie bowls to seafood tacos, mangoes are gaining visibility across menus, and their culinary potential is just beginning to be tapped, says Mission Produce.