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Under the U.S.-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, the U.S. will apply most-favored-nation tariff treatment to Ecuadorian cut flowers and agricultural goods such as bananas, pineapples and mangoes.

The company marked the milestone by launching a new logo that it says reflects its heritage in the Red River Valley and its commitment to quality and sustainability.

The new financial technology company was born from the realization that, historically, specialty growers have lacked a financial institution that understands their unique risk management needs and, in many cases, the resources to hire a CFO.

The April 2 session will break down the fast-tracked regulation allowing for skill-based wage tiers and housing adjustments that could save the fresh produce sector billions in H-2A labor costs.

More volume is expected in U.S. market, and the company plans to expand to Canada, Vietnam and Australia.

Potatoes? Bananas? Columnist Armand Lobato offer his breakdown of value and versatility on this top pick and shares resources to make the most out of it.

Continental Fresh’s Water For All explains its award-winning Water For All brand for World Water Day.

Hannaford stores donated a record amount of fresh, quality food to local food banks and pantries across the Northeast. The increase comes as food banks report a growing level of need in their communities.

James Benson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience and expertise in table grapes and citrus.

For more than half a century, The Packer has honored the visionaries driving the Canadian produce industry forward with the Canadian Produce Person of the Year award. Do you know an industry leader, changemaker or innovator advancing fresh produce? Nominate them today!