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The Panama Canal is now cutting its daily ship transits by half this winter due to severe drought.

So often in produce, a merchandising challenge or an issue can be identified by tearing things down to the mat, metaphorically speaking, and starting over, says columnist Armand Lobato.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the USDA are taking nominations for members of a new trade advisory group known as the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee.

The Southeastern onion and vegetable grower has raised funds through its Grower America’s Farmers program to provide scholarships and grants for the next generation of farmers through Future Farmers of America.

The Packer caught up with Northland Potato Growers Association on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about what makes potatoes from the Red River Valley unique.

CMI Orchards’ recent partnership with Starr Ranch Growers adds exceptional organic fruit to an already impressive portfolio, says Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer.

California-based Natural Delights hosted 30 fresh-produce leaders and influencers from across the globe in an annual harvest tour that included hands-on learning, networking and food.

Excessive rainfall hurt some of the fall corn, squash and cucumber crops in Connecticut but doesn’t seem to have had much of an impact on apples.

Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases.

The Packer caught up with Fair Trade USA founder and CEO Paul Rice at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the organization’s newly launched Produce Program Innovation.