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A Creighton University survey of rural bankers reflects a bleak picture for U.S. farmers.

The farmer-owned cooperative says it is dedicated to connecting premium produce with global markets.

The new automated sorting and defect ability doubles the capacity of the company’s previous packing line, the company says.

While many Florida-grown fruits and vegetables were out of season, the majority of the storm’s impact was in other commodities, according to an economic impact analysis from the University of Florida.

Mission Produce’s AvoIntel report analyzed data from six months of a national retailer’s participation in the program, tracking household penetration and purchase frequency compared to its nonripe divisions.

Produce suppliers in Minnesota’s Minneapolis-St. Paul region are gearing up for a strong fall season as summer fruits give way to heartier autumn offerings.

Green Matters readers voted the company No. 1 among 14 finalists.

Check out this special video edition of The Packer’s reporting from the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations event.

The Yakima, Wash.-based company says its collaboration with traceability solutions provider Trustwell will provide customers with a comprehensive suite of tools.

The Yorkville, Ill. site is the first of three regional hubs the company plans to open in 2024.