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A comprehensive economic analysis from Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy addresses possible negative implications of elements of the state’s proposed Sustainable Pest Management framework.

Owen Brady, who has over 20 years of experience in restaurant operations and supply chain management, most recently worked for Bolay as senior vice president of corporate strategy.

U.S. growers forecast 20% more SweeTango apples for the 2024 forecast, which will allow the marketing season to stretch longer this season.

Growth in delivery’s user base and order frequency due to continued promotional efforts helped boost year-over-year e-grocery sales gains.

In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. industry dollar sales for both avocados and mangoes hit record highs, according to Mission Produce.

The collaboration will use artificial-intelligence technology to streamline greenhouse operations, reduce energy costs and maximize crop yields.

Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America connect say the milestone is part of an ongoing and expanding national effort to connect under-resourced communities with 10 million servings of produce by 2025.

New research findings and tools in the areas of automation, pathology and entomology were presented and displayed at the 10th anniversary Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.

With growers throughout the world coping with farming challenges related to weather, water and disease, the company says it all starts with seeds when it comes to offering growers sustainable solutions.

While any store can appear fine from the front, a look out back can reveal telltale signs of inventory mishandling, health and safety hazards, theft and other problems, says columnist Armand Lobato.