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In a new video, Claudio Villalobos, a farm manager at Superfresh Growers, shares his experience as a farmworker and the role farmworkers play in the fresh produce industry.

Industry experts recently shared their insight on what to expect for this year’s crop and and avocado trends in retail.

Food prices are expected to continue to decelerate in 2024 and are projected 2.5% up compared with 2023, according to a new USDA report.

Growers can apply for up to $200,000 in funding for climate resilience and sustainability projects in citrus groves.

The partnership enables more direct access to same-day delivery and artificial intelligence-powered smart carts to AWG member companies across 3,500 locations in 32 states.

A screening of more than 2,700 FDA-approved compounds shows how ebselen can inhibit fungal infections in many different plant species.

The Germany-based Kronen GmbH says its automated, robot-based solution for cutting, pitting and peeling avocados can be adapted and added onto to meet various needs.

The partnership will offer Associated Wholesale Grocers members tools to enhance inventory management for independent supermarkets.

Fueled by Easter shopping lists, sweetpotatoes are expected to be in high demand in late March and into the spring. But the demand won’t stop there, industry leaders say.

During his 18-year stint with the commission, Todd Fryhover has overseen the marketing efforts for Washington apple growers in 25 countries worldwide.