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When Tropical Storm Hilary hit Southern California, Palm Springs received nearly 50% of its yearly rainfall in a matter of hours. While the deluge caused flooding, one area farmer is cautiously optimistic.

The presentation from International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns previews the worlds of technology, sustainability, talent attraction and workforce development, consumer trends and more.

Over the last 12 months, U.S. potato export values have increased almost 20%, or $2.2 billion, with a new Mexican export market fueling growth, according to a Potatoes USA report.

The USDA announced that August Battaglia, doing business as QMP Sales, satisfied a $2,575 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions.

The Washington state-based grower-packer-shipper shares in a set of videos how AgroFresh’s FreshCloud has helped digitize inspection data, improve quality and freshness, and reduce food waste.

The Packer recently sat down with Avocados From Mexico President and CEO Alvaro Luque to learn more about the brand’s plan for continued success and its “big news” set to break later this week.

Despite the environmental benefits of compostable packaging, there are some prevailing myths distorting the truth and creating misunderstanding about them, says Daphna Nissembaum, CEO of the packaging company TIPA.

Fall is just around the corner, and growers in the Southern U.S. say they expect good quality when the sweet potato harvest gets underway.

Jim Jones has been selected to lead the Human Foods Program, a new initiative within the FDA that will encompass food safety, chemical safety, innovative food products and agtech. The news has received early praise.