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In an executive interview, Bonduelle Americas CEO Bobby Chacko discusses transitioning from the Ready Pac name, leveraging his deep CPG background to bring “brand stickiness” to fresh produce and navigating the intense 15-day shelf-life cycle.

Bako Sweet bolsters its sales and marketing divisions with key hires from Safeway, Wonderful Citrus and Harris Ranch to drive retail partnership growth.

Since 2014, the program has supported more than $8.2 million in fresh produce purchases, generated $12.2 million in economic impact for local communities, and directed $2.3 million toward New York farmers.

Among the issues the national trade association highlighted at its annual Washington Summit is getting a relief package out of USDA and Congress to address the current economic crisis.

These spuds are increasingly in the spotlight as consumers seek more variety and restaurant-inspired meals at home.

The latest challenge facing California’s avocado industry is an aggressive, invasive pest that feeds on the underside of avocado leaves, causing yellow spots that turn brown and necrotic, ultimately threatening yields.

Now in its seventh year, the partnership has delivered more than $295 million in savings while diverting over 105 million pounds of food from landfills nationwide.

The new technical guidance series seeks to bridge the gap between FSMA 204 regulation and field-level execution, providing growers and shippers with a multiyear roadmap for the 2028 compliance deadline.

NOAA and CPC issue an official El Niño watch with a 62% chance of forming by late summer. Meteorologist Drew Lerner explains why it’s coming sooner than expected, but warns the extreme forecasts may be overstated. What it could mean for global crops this year.

The company leveraged record-breaking attendance to showcase exceptional crop quality, promote its Pink-A-Boo Pineberries and strengthen direct-to-consumer connections through digital and grassroots engagement.