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Specialty crop producers will be hard pressed to comply with new proposals from Environmental Protection Agency overhauling how it implements the Endangered Species Act, says Minor Crop Farmer Alliance.

TFI has released a new report highlighting industry improvement in sustainability performance in key priority areas of workforce safety, energy and the environment, fertilizer use and industry innovation.

How did this retail professional get into farm labor contracting? What’s his greater mission? Read the story summary or listen to the whole story on this episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast.

Make the most of these easy sells. You know, bells. Also, show us your best bell pepper displays, and other displays, to enter the seasonal contest in PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series.

Hannah Waxler will be the in-store nutrition expert to help shoppers navigate healthy eating.

This year Ramadan begins on March 22 at sunset, and Natural Delights is bringing back its 2-, 5- and 11-pound window boxes just in time for peak date retail sales.

Recently, research findings have brought to the forefront the strong antioxidant potential of betalains, making them potential candidates to produce health foods and combat various diseases.

The newly opened, 97,000-square-foot Lake Austin H-E-B has underlined the Texas grocer’s commitment to creating rich in-store experiences, boasting two-levels, an expansive produce department and multiple restaurants.

The purchase enables Farmland LP to increase its production of high-value crops that have strong market demand, particularly wine grapes, organic blueberries and hazelnuts.