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The organization said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to enter a local packing facility without a warrant, conducted operations in agriculture fields and initiated vehicle stops on roads used by agricultural workers.
UNFI said the incident temporarily hurt its “ability to fulfill and distribute customer orders.”
Village Farms’ produce business will be part of a larger entity called Vanguard Food, with the hopes of strong growth through future mergers and acquisitions.
While there has been plenty of talk in Washington about sovling lingering labor challenges, industry leaders are calling for real progress to alleviate the burden on growers.
Limoneira, a founding member of the citrus marketing cooperative, will remain as an independent business entity, but Sunkist will manage fresh citrus sales and marketing Nov. 1.
Research points to alarmingly high levels of viral infections — vectored by Varroa mites with resistant genes to a common treatment — as key drivers of colony collapse.
The campaign will activate across digital and social media channels, influencer partnerships, paid streaming, retail-tagged advertising and shopper marketing — reaching shoppers where they spend their time and make purchasing decisions.
Pacific Trellis Fruit Company says the joint venture will bring its total program close to two million boxes in three years.
Seedtime, a digital crop planning tool originally designed for backyard growers, is finding unexpected traction among small and mid-sized farmers looking to streamline their planting and harvesting schedules.
A new five-year forecast shows growth for overall grocery spending is slowing, but changes in government assistance, immigration and inflation could quickly and significantly impact shopping behaviors, a Brick Meets Click report shows.
Industry leaders to gather in Washington, D.C., for IFPA’s The Washington Conference to advocate key issues, including labor, agriculture, health and food safety.
The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more to offer actionable insights that grow businesses.
Rafael Teran Melchor of Stemilt Growers is described as someone who brings people together and leads with heart, qualities that exemplify the spirit of the award, presented at West Coast Produce Expo.
The co-founder of VTEX discusses a recent turning point in the digital grocery wars, where grocers are no longer the customer but the product, and how Gen Z’s shopping habits highlight the sector’s vulnerability and strategic importance.
Four years ago, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz, partnered with Bloom Fresh to launch a pioneering program to support farmers and agricultural organizations interested in growing table grapes.
The 2025 Leamington Greenhouse Competition crowned the top tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry producers in Essex County, spotlighting excellence in the greenhouse-growing region.
The grower says it has completed a state-of-the-art cherry packing line to boost efficiency and capacity as part of a broader strategy to integrate and expand its fruit operations.
AFP launched its 2025 season during Memorial Day weekend with a heart-healthy meal celebrating the Navy during New York Fleet Week.
Through Honeybear, the grower-packer-shipper is expected to enhance its reach with growers in the Midwest and Washington, as well as import growers.
When it comes to public health and food access, the line between federal policy and community well-being is thinner than it seems, highlighting a need to align regulatory, trade and health priorities in a more integrated national food strategy.
Some groups have expressed concerns while calling for a science-based approach to ag rules.
While the USDA canceled the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program in March, school nutrition has come under scrutiny by the Health and Human Services secretary.
The IFPA Women’s Portfolio fuels year-round mentorship and events throughout the year.
Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private businesses and awards “Gold Winner” status to companies that have received the honor for at least four years.
This year’s event in Palm Desert, Calif., is set to be packed with networking, farm tours, activities, industry insights, BizMatch meetings, new products on the expo floor and much more.
As part of the project, D&H will implement an innovative indoor packing and cooling facility, specifically designed for clamshell, bi-color and tri-color packaging.
In a letter to employees, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, said she will leave her role later this year and join OpenAI.
Five strategic teams were introduced during the event, each spearheading a core area of growth, advancing key objectives including innovation, market intelligence, labor and technology, and other critical priorities.
Set to open May 14, the global agtech company’s new innovation hub will provide access to exclusive vegetable varieties in North America and serve additional roles in operations.
The event is part of Avocados From Peru’s broader seasonal strategy to deliver high-impact, turnkey campaigns for retail and foodservice partners.