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The funded projects will aim to increase the consumption of domestic and organic agricultural products.

Competition from Canada and local sources means business can be a bit lighter during the summer. Nonetheless, spring and early summer this year “have been very, very busy and very productive,” said one executive.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says the program helps fellows grow their leadership skill set, learn from decades-long industry leaders and develop their network of connections.

Jennifer Scott joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as its director of community relations and charitable giving.

The alliance said Alexi Rodriguez, who will join the organization in January, will focus on its next chapter of growth.

The foodtech e-commerce company said the acquisition strengthens its position in the rapidly growing online grocery delivery market.

GlobalG.A.P. is a brand of smart-farm assurance solutions developed by FoodPLUS GmbH in Cologne, Germany, with cooperation from producers, retailers and other stakeholders across the food industry.

The Mushroom Council launched Mushroom Monday to encourage the healthy habit of adding mushrooms to weekly grocery shopping and restaurant orders.

The fresh produce industry converged at the recent New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo to share new products and the latest industry news.

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have developed a genetically engineered tomato plant that grows to only a few inches in height and is set to go aboard the International Space Station.