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Podcast host and mom Lori Taylor is celebrating women across the fresh produce industry in a month-long showcase of women leaders.

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against James Corrado Inc., doing business as Corrado Specialty Goods and Corrado’s Wine Grapes Inc. (Corrado), for alleged violations of PACA.

Customized growing strategies along with investment in new storage technologies have helped United Apple Sales to extend the season and enhance fruit quality, said Brett Baker, an owner of the company.

The third annual Healing the Planet grant program is funding $300,000 in food waste prevention, reduction and recovery projects across mid-Atlantic states.

See who was in the nation’s capital for the kickoff of the National Potato Council 2023 Washington Summit.

Considered the largest rooftop solar project in South Texas, the system took five weeks to install and was finished in December.

The FDA has proposed changes to update the rules on healthy food labeling, which can affect fruits and vegetables sold in bulk, cut, otherwise value-added and in juice form.

Montreal-based Equifruit, an importer and marketer of fair trade-certified bananas, is positioned to begin selling in the U.S. market, says Kim Chackal, director of sales and marketing.

The produce-focused flexible packaging company has promoted Pallavi Joyappa from chief operating officer to president. Joyappa recently shared her vision for the future with The Packer.

In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, the California Avocado Commission is sharing profiles of some female avocado farmers to showcase the role of women in the industry.