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A new research project hopes to identify genetic markers to breed artichokes for improved storage.

Mishandling an inbound produce load can make the work done before its arrival all for naught — and it’s a recipe for rapidly declining quality, unsatisfied customers and increased shrink, says columnist Armand Lobato.

In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Jim Bair, president and CEO of the U.S. Apple Association, talks rising food prices, slowing grower returns and the current challenges to maintaining a profitable apple business.

Investment in vertical farming was down in 2023, but there should be optimism about the future of the CEA leafy greens industry — and tech has a role in it — strategy consultant Craig Carlson says in this guest column.

Whether it’s planting, spraying, soil sampling or harvesting, new tools are turning the information you collect into actionable insights.

Grower, shipper and marketer Alpine Fresh introduced its newest blackberry variety, Sweet Karoline, to over 26,000 foodies, chefs and restauranteurs at the recent South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami.

In spotlighting strides in sustainability efforts, the grocer reported progress in waste diversion and recycling various materials and food, while also making donations to support food-insecure communities.

These resources include documents and an online learning platform aimed at those in retail and foodservice.

Monetary donations and more are helping the food bank provide healthy and fresh food to underserved families.

The department said the grant funding will impact more than 27,000 organic producers and 31.8 million consumers.