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As mandatory compliance with the Produce Traceability Initiative and the Food Safety Modernization Act 204 Final Rule looms, retailers are readying for the 2026 implementation deadline. But they can’t do it alone.

From vibrant artichokes to crisp lettuce varieties and colorful cauliflower, farms across the Golden State are poised to deliver fresh and nutritious vegetables, boosted by optimal weather conditions.

Following extreme heat in 2023, growers in Washington and Oregon can apply for Farm Service Agency financial services to help recover.

The Texas Department of Agriculture will receive nearly $200,000 over the next three years to support promotional and educational activities.

With all the work to do in a produce department, it can be tempting to skip breaks — but ensuring workers and managers keep to their scheduled stoppages is vital to any operation, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms is expecting a strong crop of Vidalia onions this year to go along with its Gold Rush promotional campaign.

Wouter Kolk, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia, has decided to step down from the management board by the end of the year.

Fresh Del Monte is among the honorees on the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 list, recognized for a commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation in fresh produce.

GrubMarket says its initiative made strides in 2023, including the planting of 100,000-plus trees and aiding farmers in organic transition.

Following Department of Justice concerns about competition in the packaged salad market, the companies have abandoned the proposed $308 million deal.