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A panel at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Winter Policy Conference highlights the vital role of women in agriculture and calling for stronger leadership, visibility and supportive policy initiatives.

The Packer sat down with the International Fresh Produce Association team to learn how the organization supports its members locally and connects them globally — all with the aim of increasing fresh produce consumption.

Fresh Del Monte recently showed retailers how an AI-powered robot can help inspire produce gift-giving for the holiday as well as every day, based on trials at three Chicago-area Jewel stores.

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján introduces the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act. State lawmakers across the country are working to protect family grocery bills and ban electronic shelf labels.

Recognized as a Top Retail Expert for 2026, Marc Oshima shares how differentiation, trust and smarter retail alignment can help produce departments drive relevance and consumption.

The removal of categorical exclusions sets a dangerous precedent that will force interstate shippers to navigate a maze of new fees and safety hurdles.

Mariana Solorio, director of food safety and quality assurance for Bonipak Produce, will support the adaptation of GlobalG.A.P. standards in the U.S.

At Fruit Logistica 2026, fruit breeding companies brought next-level innovation, including Bloom Fresh, which showcased its new Boombites Red Berry Grapes, the result of natural breeding that combines characteristics of the world’s best table grapes with traditional red-flesh winegrapes.

With the boxing legend declaring “processed food kills” and federal leaders pledging to redirect billions in nutrition dollars, the rollout delivered a forceful message in favor of fresh produce and whole proteins.