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Leaders of the Texas produce industry will be honored January 24th, 2022 at the Texas International Produce Association’s Hall of Fame Banquet.

The Idaho Potato Commission didn’t disappoint fans in the stands and the two million folks who watched the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl live on ESPN.

The current labor shortage has put pressure on certain organic offerings, which in turn has affected the number of unique organic items retailers can offer. These are only a few issues facing the organics industry.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals.

Balls Food Stores celebrates newly constructed and newly remodeled locations throughout the Kansas City area in 2021.

The FDA has published a new, interactive public data dashboard that allows anyone to view historical data from the Reportable Food Registry.

With immune health continuing to be top of mind among consumers, the Mushroom Council in first quarter 2022 will increase promotions around its already far-reaching “Feed Your Immune System” campaign.

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) ¬has funded 12 new research projects, valued at just over $3.9 million, to help answer the industry’s most urgent produce food safety questions.

According to the CDC, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states.