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The former FDA deputy commissioner joins “The Packer Podcast” to discuss the potential for machine learning to turn food safety from reactive to predictive and its tangible benefits for the fresh produce industry.

Expo exhibitors play the role of educators as fresh produce companies scramble to understand California’s looming reporting deadlines.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the enrollment period and payment rates for the new Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers program to support producers facing elevated costs and unfair foreign trade competition.

With National Mushroom Month moving to June, the Mushroom Council shares tips to boost sales.

The company has named Associated Wholesale Grocers Chief Financial Officer Gary Koch to its board of directors and has added former ReposiTrak principal David Stukus as vice president.

James Peterson has been named CEO, with predecessor Gary Wishnatzki transitioning to board chairman.

Displaying fruits and vegetables in their natural state helps instill the idea to customers that your store is indeed fresh, yet produce departments rarely make the effort.

GoodFarms crew foreman Maria Barbara Resendiz Martinez and Stemilt Growers crew leader Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel earn top honors from the Equitable Food Initiative and The Packer.

The import season will run from June through October, with mandarins, navels and lemons available in a variety of pack styles.

The golden grape tomato, available in select stores nationwide, offers consumers a bright, zesty flavor balanced with sweetness.