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McCain Foods says it is making progress with its regenerative agriculture sustainability goals.

The meeting is open to up to 100 public attendees on a first-come, first-served basis

The Rubyglow pineapple features a red outer skin, bright yellow flesh and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte pineapples.

Nine projects were awarded funding via Center for Produce Safety’s annual call for research proposals, which identified top industry science priorities.

The USDA said it is amending a federal order that prohibited importing fresh bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) from Spain into the U.S. to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata or Medfly) introduction.

The Philadelphia-based importer has designated Haydy Shahin and Pascuala Vergara Sabaini as country managers, moves it says underscores its commitment to diversity and equal opportunities in top leadership.

The organization plans to put New York-grown apples on center stage for the Big Game with a marketing blitz, giveaway and more.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — GOPEX 2024 kicked off Jan. 22 with a poolside gathering at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, followed by dinner and drinks aboard a luxury yacht on Fort Lauderdale’s intracoastal waterway.

The Boise, Idaho-based grocer says the program is designed to discover, support and give diverse-owned suppliers the opportunity to expand their business with Albertsons Cos. and its stores.

The awards provide a total of $1 million annually for innovations that can transform food systems to be more equitable and lead to safe, nutritious and trusted food using sustainable practices.