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Florida locations of Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets Inc. will participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Fresh From Florida program during the coming year.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.

The Environmental Protection Agency reports quantify methane emissions from landfilled food waste and update recommendations for managing wasted food.

The new Thanksgiving Tracker from Circana suggests retailers should consider the power of promotions in maximizing produce sales and more this holiday.

Bako Sweet is offering tips for and partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays.

The Panama Canal is now cutting its daily ship transits by half this winter due to severe drought.

So often in produce, a merchandising challenge or an issue can be identified by tearing things down to the mat, metaphorically speaking, and starting over, says columnist Armand Lobato.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the USDA are taking nominations for members of a new trade advisory group known as the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee.

The Southeastern onion and vegetable grower has raised funds through its Grower America’s Farmers program to provide scholarships and grants for the next generation of farmers through Future Farmers of America.

The Packer caught up with Northland Potato Growers Association on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about what makes potatoes from the Red River Valley unique.