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The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it has highlighted seven burdensome rules as a Department of Justice task force seeks input on regulations that impede economic growth.

Through Honeybear, the grower-packer-shipper is expected to enhance its reach with growers in the Midwest and Washington, as well as import growers.

The T55 label from Sinclair was shortlisted for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category at The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 in London.

Significant production increases are seen in the initial forecast for the coming season, especially for mandarins.

When it comes to public health and food access, the line between federal policy and community well-being is thinner than it seems, highlighting a need to align regulatory, trade and health priorities in a more integrated national food strategy.

In addition to promoting agritourism, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is tapping into retail partnerships to highlight the state’s in-season produce.

From California to Chile, companies share insights on this year’s supplies and quality.

The company says its Southern Hemisphere grower partners will provide good supplies through the season.

Some groups have expressed concerns while calling for a science-based approach to ag rules.

Keystone Packing CEO Randy Asadoor and Sabrina Thakkar, director of the California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program, discuss the organizations’ unique partnership and the growing need for fresh produce at food banks.