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A research team at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is using smart sprayers for herbicide applications in tomatoes planted with plastic mulch.

Fresh Solutions Network says potatoes offer colorful solutions for this food trend.

The coveted award is presented to an individual who has excelled in all facets of their career in the past year, including business success, fostering relationships in the produce industry and giving back to the community.

The leafy greens producer says it has promoted Christine Jackson, who plays a key role in shaping companywide initiatives and driving strategic growth.

In its third year, the grower cooperative’s initiative promotes citrus’ health benefits to drive traffic to produce departments.

Those in the packaging industry say sustainable packaging isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but more of a tailored solution based on the type of produce.

The private food e-commerce company says has acquired foodservice distributor Bay Cities Produce.

The company, with its climate-risk and price-forecasting software, says it is the event’s first software winner.

The company says its 1-Click FSMA 204 reports provide KTEs, CTEs and traceability lot codes needed for compliance.

Following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season, the Yuma, Ariz.-based company says it anticipates additional growth in 2025 and continued expansion of the medjool date category.