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The overall 40% of production being wasted seems a consensus number, but that is not for home waste but all waste. John Phipps digs up the true statistics when it comes to food waste.

The Vineland, N.J.-based family-owned and -operated company is just weeks away from completing Phase II of its facility expansion.

Pom Wonderful presses further into sustainability with new commitments to recycling and alternative energy.

U.S. diesel prices are the highest ever, with warnings of shortages, especially in the eastern U.S., and the most intensive part of the farming season is still ahead.

Long-time employee, Nick Sgheiza, promoted to chief operating officer after 22 years with the company.

Grape production and exports will rise for 2021-22 but pears and apple exports are expected to sink, according to a new USDA report.

Food and agriculture face a time of unparalleled change, both in the heft of the systemic issues they’re working through and in the speed at which seismic shifts will likely occur.

Caledonia, Mich.-based hydroponic lettuce farm Revolution Farms is partnering with Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to 262 stores across the retailer’s six-state footprint.

Some farmers are concerned about the possibility of losing farmland to energy projects like wind and solar. John Phipps points out some major misconceptions about the placement of solar projects.

Mangoes create a sort of anticipatory fever among its fans. They will not have to wait long, according to one Mexican mango packer.