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AmplifiedAg CEO David Flynn is leveraging his military-honed mission of food security to provide incarcerated individuals with nutritious foods and a tangible pathway to decrease recidivism through high-demand ag-tech careers.

The retail-backed initiative provides tools for farm labor contractors to align with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.

A pair of damaging freezes in Florida this winter caused more than $3 billion in agricultural losses in that state and put a squeeze on supplies out of west Mexico. Here’s a look at how some distributors are dealing with conditions this spring.

The grower, shipper and processor has acquired assets of the Fresha facility in Morris, Minn.

Uber plans to integrate digital promotions across its U.S. ecosystem, allowing CPG brands to reach shoppers with targeted savings directly within the Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps.

The Crunch Pak co-founder and industry veteran will spearhead strategic growth and innovation for the fresh produce processor following a career of high-profile category development.

A convergence of policy changes, holiday shutdowns, and increased application volume is leaving many growers waiting for critical harvest crews.

Rachael Kimball Laenen, a fourth-generation avocado farmer and the first female board chair for the California Avocado Commission, shares her vision for building a strong future for the next generation.

To help guide the company’s continued growth, the greenhouse operator has appointed Lee Quackenbush to the executive role.

The Salinas, Calif.-based salad company says the acquisition marks its largest investment in controlled environment agriculture to date.