PRODUCE
This year’s event will welcome buyers and sellers from around the world and feature a record-breaking more than 700 booths, growth the Canadian Produce Marketing Association says is a sign that “Canada is open for business.”
Most suppliers say they’re in good shape to handle continued demand this season, even after experiencing strong sales early in the year.
CEO Francisco Martin-Rayo, whose Helios AI platform aggregates billions of data points to provide a real-time view of the climate and economic risks affecting commodities around the globe, says we are.
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 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 Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance joined more than 50 agricultural organizations from across the country on March 19 to urge assistance for America’s farmers.
The International Fresh Produce Association says the Supreme Court’s decision, which clarifies the limits of IEEPA and reaffirms that broad, country-specific tariffs fall outside its intended scope, helps restore predictability to the uniquely complex, seasonally driven fresh produce marketplace.
Attorney Shawn Packer shares how regulatory changes are affecting ag labor, compliance requirements and operational risks.
In advance of Viva Fresh 2026, The Packer spoke with TIPA President and CEO Dante Galeazzi about the produce industry’s top challenges, growth opportunities and Texas’ robust contribution to fresh produce trade.
The Los Angeles-based company has appointed its current president, Tim Riley, president and CEO. Giumarra has also named Anthony Stallings as chief financial officer.
Competition was fierce at Fruit Logistica 2026 last week, where 10 companies competed for the coveted Innovation Awards in the fresh produce and technology categories.
At last week’s Fruit Logistica, The Packer sat down with Ron Lemaire to discuss the current state of negotiations, reasons for optimism and what the industry needs to do now ahead of the July 1, 2026, USMCA six-year joint review.
From driving basket sales to turnkey programs to new promotional campaigns, the produce industry is set to discuss the latest and greatest when it gathers in New York City, Dec. 2-4.
In a memo signed by Patrick Penn, deputy under secretary of the Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, USDA said FNS would complete the processes necessary to make funds available to support subsequent transmittal of full issuance files to EBT processors Nov. 7.
From the South to the West, sweetpotato harvest is underway and most anticipate abundant supplies with high quality.
Most U.S. importers of Peruvian sweet onions say they’ll have significant volume by early September, and they’re gearing up for another productive season.
Mandy’s Farm, an AgrAbility partner program, hosts an agricultural program that teaches farming, fosters individual growing interests and supports employment.
USDA data shows 376 pounds per capita availability of vegetables for 2024, the lowest in 35 years, but fresh vegetables make up the largest subgroup and has increased over time.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
The new role underscores the need for fruits and vegetables in combating the global epidemic of chronic disease and promoting health, the organization said.
How might proposed FDA budget cuts impact the future of food safety? The Packer connected with IFPA Chief Science Officer Max Teplitski on the heels of the association’s recent Washington Conference to learn more.
From families broken to rising food prices to reduced access to fresh food and food waste, the ripple effect of Trump’s immigration crackdown on agriculture could be far reaching, says the Emerald Packaging CEO.
The California Avocado Commission says the program is an evolution of last year’s advertising creative that showcased California avocado groves and growers’ care in producing the fruit.
The USDA has named the top crops produced in the U.S. that make the math-inspired holiday much sweeter.
The move brings FWP’s fair trade advocacy work in-house and will strengthen work to stymie exploitation in global supply chains and combat false claims made by certifications and brands, according to a news release.
The USDA reports farmworker wage trends from the last year, highlighting statistics that will inform H-2A wage changes for 2023.
The Washington-based tree fruit grower is building a new facility to support new pear varieties and growth.