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Vegetables by Bayer is set to make the U.S. debut of its Luminity tomato and Frescada hybrid lettuce varieties through a live chef demonstration at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif.

From high-tech DNA testing to advanced algorithms, new early detection tools aim to stop latent Neopestalotiopsis infections in nurseries before they destroy commercial strawberry crops.

Customers raised $769,300 for local food banks during the company’s annual Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scanning campaign.

While nutritional claims and sustainability certifications have their place, fresh produce shoppers primarily buy with their eyes, making early consumer research essential for designing packaging that balances product visibility with retail scannability.

Columnist Armand Lobato shares a phased strategy for grand openings that prioritizes disciplined scheduling and expert oversight to prevent exhaustion.

The greenhouse grower aims to connect with buyers through sensory experiences, consumer insights and a look at its organic program.

The donation will help nourish families affected by the disaster; Amazon continues weekly humanitarian relief flights.

As the Organic Produce Summit prepares to celebrate a decade of industry leadership, we look at some of the standout growers, shippers and innovators shaping the future of organic food.

The EPA says the changes will still deliver nearly 90% of the pollution reductions while saving an estimated $12 billion, though environmental groups warn the rollback will increase health harms.

Under a 10-year settlement, farmers gain the same capabilities as dealers to reset fault codes, pair electronic components and bypass emissions-related shutdowns.