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Thanksgiving Food Costs Reflect A Healed Supply Chain
Thanksgiving Food Costs Reflect A Healed Supply Chain

A traditional Thanksgiving feast reflects two current trends in food-at-home economics: increased retail food costs vary by category and the supply chain is back to pre-COVID patterns.

Capturing the farm: How a preservation project safeguards family stories
Capturing the farm: How a preservation project safeguards family stories

American farms are flavored by every fiber and frailty known to mankind — and each tale needs protection. Enter Vance Crowe and a unique preservation project.

The Produce Mom’s podcast highlights women leaders in honor of International Women's Day
The Produce Mom’s podcast highlights women leaders in honor of International Women's Day

Podcast host and mom Lori Taylor is celebrating women across the fresh produce industry in a month-long showcase of women leaders.

Super Bowl Snack Price Report: Cheaper Chicken Wings, More Avocados
Super Bowl Snack Price Report: Cheaper Chicken Wings, More Avocados

“People are concerned about food inflation right now,” says Dr. Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist. "Some premier celebration foods have actually dropped from a year ago."

Charlie Jabaley tapped as keynote for Viva Fresh 2023
Charlie Jabaley tapped as keynote for Viva Fresh 2023

The wellness influencer known as "Charlie Rocket” will share his inspiring health recovery journey at the spring 2023 event in Grapevine, Texas.  

Study: Antioxidants in flavonols in fruits and vegetables, tea, linked to slower memory decline
Study: Antioxidants in flavonols in fruits and vegetables, tea, linked to slower memory decline

The study was published in the Nov. 22 online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Fourth-generation family member to serve as Lipman Family Farms CEO
Fourth-generation family member to serve as Lipman Family Farms CEO

Elyse Lipman will succeed Kent Shoemaker, who led the Immokalee, Fla.-based company for 13 years.

World Central Kitchen serves up hurricane relief, partners with retailers and restaurants to scale up efforts
World Central Kitchen serves up hurricane relief, partners with retailers and restaurants to scale up efforts

Hunger relief non-profit led by IFPA keynote Chef Jose Andres provides relief through freshly cooked meals to Florida residents.

Why a New App Designed by Iowa State Could Be a Game Changer to Identify and Diagnose Unwanted Pests
Why a New App Designed by Iowa State Could Be a Game Changer to Identify and Diagnose Unwanted Pests

A new pest ID app designed by Iowa State University is the first of its kind for not only insect detection, but also suggested management practices that can help farmers rid their fields of unwanted pests.

Nominate the Nation's Best Female Farmers
Nominate the Nation's Best Female Farmers

The 2023 Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award will be given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers.

The Power of Love and Faith: How a Journey to Help Foster Kids Heal On the Farm Led One to Their Forever Home
The Power of Love and Faith: How a Journey to Help Foster Kids Heal On the Farm Led One to Their Forever Home

Tyler and Amanda Radke have three goals on the farm: provide peace with a place to heal, experience a family full of love and introduce them to a household strong in faith; a recipe that’s filled with grit and grace.

2022 Women in Produce — Caitlin Tierney
2022 Women in Produce — Caitlin Tierney

The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Caitlin Tierney, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.

2022 Women in Produce — Lauren Sweeney
2022 Women in Produce — Lauren Sweeney

The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Lauren Sweeney, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.

UnitedAg appoints new board members, first female board chair
UnitedAg appoints new board members, first female board chair

Irvine, Cali.-based UnitedAg has recently announced the appointment of five new directors in both California and Arizona, as well as the appointment of its first female board chair, Veronica Urzua-Alvero.