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The Potatoes USA Board consists of five committees guided by nine industry members. The committees include international marketing, domestic marketing, industry outreach, research, and finance and policy.

A panel that included a retailer, distributor, marketer and grower shared insights on where the indoor ag market is headed and ways to support its growth at the West Coast Produce Expo in Palm Desert, Calif.

Anna Fabrega, a former Freshly CEO and Amazon commerce executive, is bringing deep commercial and retail experience to lead Local Bounti in its next chapter.

The USDA has issued a pest risk analysis for imports of Brazilian fresh pumpkin, squash and the hybrid tetsukabuto squash.

The USDA says it has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce.

The 2023 Down to Earth Women’s Luncheon, held at Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos, celebrated Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley women in agriculture and raised $90,000 for programs and scholarships.

Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Walmart has deepened its price cuts for summer grilling promotions, including fresh produce favorites.

Facing pressure from Peru in the U.S. market, Chilean grape exports to the U.S. market are projected to fall nearly 9% in the 2022-23 season.

Over 50 cherry growers and retailers across four continents attended the May 16 event, which featured high-quality samples from eight of the Cheery Cherries varietals for tastings and viewings.