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The Kearny, N.J.-based commercial-scale indoor vertical farm has added a new fruit tomato, available at select Whole Foods Markets.

The new proposal calls for creating more policies and procedures to encourage a reduction of food waste and funds to assist in developing new technologies.

IFCO Systems has been providing the produce industry with reusable packaging containers since 1992, but it’s still keeping up with the times, says Rick Overholt, vice president of grower sales.

Canada-based processed potato producer McCain Foods has launched Presia Ag Insights.

Six founding members of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program want to invite suppliers and growers to be a part of the newly launched program.

In this latest “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast with ZAG Technical Services, Chief Financial Officer Tim Bussey explores the importance of making an investment in tech, the biggest challenges faced in IT planning and more.

The contest challenges contestants to build a snowman out of Fresh Del Monte Produce and Mann Packing Co. fruits and vegetables, with a chance to win a prize.

The American-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce has awarded top honors to Dole’s Financial Education Program for Farm Employees — a program that helps employees reduce indebtedness and alleviate economic hardships.

An effort to ensure that Mexican-grown papayas meet rigid food safety and quality standards continues to expand.