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Arkansas is known for its tasty field-grown tomatoes, and grower-shippers say this year’s crop should put a smile on the faces of produce buyers and consumers alike.

The sustainability consulting firm says it has launched five new services that empower fresh produce organizations to achieve and exceed sustainability goals.

The early signs point to a healthy crop of cherries in the Northwest, says Tim Kovis, director of communications and events for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Yakima, Wash.

New traceability requirements will affect the entire fresh foods supply chain, and retailers and growers have until January 2026 to achieve compliance.

Scores of produce industry professionals soaked up the sun, fun, educational and networking opportunities at the 2023 West Coast Produce Expo, May 19-20, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.

Former defense Secretary Leon Panetta, chairman of the Panetta Institute of Public Policy, will speak on food security and innovation at the upcoming Salinas Biological Summit on June 20-21, 2023.

The South Carolina-based fresh peach and vegetable grower says it has strengthened its leadership team by adding James Sparks as CFO and promoting Ross Williams and Jason Rodgers.

Weather challenges had an effect on some of the early spring/summer produce coming out of Georgia, but growers remain optimistic for a good season.

The signs of El Niño grew even stronger this month, and as the weather event looks to make its grand return, significant weather changes could be on deck for U.S. farmers this year.