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Especially in the last few months, we’ve seen more about the challenges with growing our food and how difficult it is for farmers.

The Food and Drug Administration is releasing details of its New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint.

Where do consumers place their trust?

Bayer is partnering with Israeli artificial intelligence data analytics company Prospera Technologies Inc. in a program the companies say will optimize profitability and sustainability of greenhouse growing.

Homegrown Organic Farms has promoted Amanda Vietti and hired Stefaun Avakian as sales account managers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against LoneStar Produce Express LLC, alleging the company violated the Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act.

Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms has received Blue Zones Project approval of their Monterey, Calif., worksite, according to the company.

The California Prune Board, Roseville, reports the industry is projecting this year’s crop will be no larger than 68,000 metric tons.

A culinary instructor who created an “escape room” to complement her course in food safety and sanitation has been recognized by the Idaho Potato Commission.

Scott Mathews is the new CEO of iFoodDecisionSciences, and Diane Wetherington has been appointed executive chairwoman of the board.