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The department urges anyone, “including USDA employees, members of Congress, and agricultural and nutrition partners,” to provide feedback on the proposed plan.

The Ontario-based greenhouse grower says it’s investing in the future of fresh produce with a 25-acre expansion of its Southern Flavor Farms greenhouse in Georgia, expected to be in production next summer.

Effective Sept. 15, Jiunn Shih will be the berry company’s first global CMO and be based in Hong Kong.

The Department of Health and Human Services has released its strategy to address children’s health from its Make America Healthy Again Commission, and IFPA says it welcomes the focus on nutrition, calling for a produce-first national health strategy.

Windset Farms’ decade-long EFI certification has delivered $5.5 million in worker bonuses, strengthened farm safety, improved operational efficiency and created lasting cultural change.

The new facility will serve 271 primary school students and serve as a hurricane shelter for all 800 residents of the village, according to Fyffes.

While 85% of Americans believe food recalls are effective, millennials and Gen Z shoppers report hesitancy to purchase the same product or brand after a food recall.

Surveys show organic produce continues to grow despite pricing concerns, with organics appealing across demographics not only as a premium product but as a core driver of loyalty in the produce aisle.

The partnership will allow the company to increase organic citrus offerings, as well as a stronger supply line, the company says.

Ruiter will take over from Hein Bemelmans, effective Oct. 6, and will join the board of directors.