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Fresh fruit prices increased 0.7% from February to March, and are now 5.6% higher than in March 2020, a new Food Price Outlook report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.

Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a new column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.

New set of GFSI benchmarking requirements will look to help ensure trust in food safety auditors and increase recognition of this vital role in securing safe food to people everywhere.

Farm Journal has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the assets of AgFax, a multi-eNewsletter company that primarily serves producers growing cotton, rice, peanuts and tree crops.

The American Families Plan includes critical tax reform to ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes in order to finance essential investments in workers and families.

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is excited to share with potato farmers and industry partners the launch of a new podcast, Spudchat.

Oppy acquired a 65% stake in Eco Farms last spring, and the duo is now bringing California avocados — branded in the new Eco Farms label — to the market.

Orlando, Fla.-based Kalera harvested its first lettuce at its largest vertical farm so far, with 77,000 square feet and an annual production capability of more than 10 million heads of lettuce.

USDA announced it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12 - 4 p.m. ET), to showcase USDA investments and business leadership in reducing food loss and waste throughout the food system.