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The June 10-12 United Fresh 2019 Convention & Expo in Chicago is having one more fling with the Windy City before moving to San Diego next year for a June 17-18 show.

Definitions of sustainability are in no short order, and while there is not a universal definition, many in agriculture see sustainability as achieving triple bottom line benefits to people, planet and profit.

In language that supporters hope is included in the next Child Nutrition Act reauthorization, new legislation aims to make it easier for school foodservice directors to buy local food for student meals.

Plant City, Fla.-based berry grower Wish Farms has started a summer partnership campaign with Feeding America.

Pierre Sleiman, Jr., dreams of taking on the big boys with a nationwide network of local organic producers.

With new federal rules fast approaching and produce recalls causing a domino effect nationwide, New Jersey growers are ramping up their food safety certifications and plans.

George Pitsikoulis was born into the produce business — almost literally.

When Jane Collin, 28, category manager at Sobeys in Montreal, heard her name called as the 2019 Next-Gen intern winner at the Quebec Produce Marketing Association Convention, she stood tall.

For the first time ever, blended burgers are available on restaurant menus in all 50 U.S. states.

SnapDragon apples experienced a huge 2018-19 season and may have an even better 2019-20 season.