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Three weeks after French supermarkets were targeted, more remote cyberattacks forced grocers in Belgium and Sweden to dump spoiled inventory, proving that operational cold-chain hacks are now a repeating industry threat.

Beyond party lines, the future of farm policy is on the ballot. Here is a look at the critical campaigns that will determine if rural America keeps its seat at the table.

Following the detection of the avocado seed weevil in large volumes of avocados for export, local producers in the heart of the Mexico’s avocado industry discarded more than 52 tons of fruit.

Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on reverence for those who served in the U.S. military, as well as one of America’s historical treasures.

NoKota Packers CEO Carissa Olsen uses social media to showcase the potato journey from planting to packing while encouraging retailers to cross-merchandise and educate shoppers about Red River Valley varieties.

To offset delayed harvesting schedules and surging input expenses, Northland Potato Growers Association members are leaning on research, technology and strategic investments to safeguard crop quality and yields.

Industry experts break down producer liabilities, packaging data requirements and upcoming legal deadlines ahead of an Emerald Packaging webinar.

Retail and delivery companies — including Walmart, Target, Instacart and DoorDash — have been issued orders demanding full disclosure on how algorithms and loyalty data are used to set personalized grocery prices and gig-worker pay.

As a Dec. 30 deadline for new federal H-2A wage rules approaches, attorney Shawn Packer warns employers to preserve detailed payroll records to prepare for potential retroactive back-pay orders.