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After a successful 2021 trial, the company is using the shelf-life extension technology for this year’s bigger crop.

The USDA is terminating Marketing Order No. 922, which regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington state.

Sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from the USDA.

The push to end the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement is supported by most American tomato growers.

The global supply chain and logistics company was named a “Top Food Chain Technology” award winner by the Food Shippers of America’s Food Chain Digest.

In-person events in the relationship-based produce business help keep conversations and creativity flowing among professionals who work throughout the industry, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Learn from ZAG Technical Services data expert Thuan Ngo how getting a better handle on the data you already have is key before diving into AI — making smart buying, selling, marketing, investment decisions.

Healthy Family Project’s 21st Publix Produce for Kids campaign helps secure 775,000 meals for families in Publix communities.

“Despite a late start to the harvest season due to unusually warm weather, producers expect a solid crop later in the year,” the report said.

Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.