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Researchers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s strawberry breeding program in Beltsville, Md., are touting the benefits of a new variety well suited to the mid-Atlantic region.

The printer can print on closures with speeds that coincide with the Kwik Lok closing machines that customers already have on lines, says Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications.

What’s trending in the world of pre-packaged gourmet salads? At the recent GOPEX 2024, FiveStar Gourmet Foods’ Tal Shoshan dished on the salad trends stealing the show.

The service says the temporary change helps growers for the 2024 harvest season, as growers in the Redlands Oriental fruit fly quarantine area have few options to move citrus fruit outside of the quarantine zone.

The companies unveiled this latest iteration of the autonomous sprayer to offer growers a more sustainable spraying option.

FreshDirect is touting curated offerings, including Oishii’s limited-edition holiday gift box and Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch strawberries.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas recently hosted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs at its headquarters for a roundtable discussion.

A video update from Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers also highlights the company’s transition to high-density apple orchard systems for efficiency and safety.

The organization’s new marketing effort aims to draw awareness to the health benefits of walnuts.

Amid workforce cuts, Instacart says its COO, CTO and chief architect are exiting for personal reasons.