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AI: Automation and labor
Produce suppliers are looking to artificial intelligence to solve longstanding—and deteriorating—labor challenges, for multiple reasons, says Thuan Ngo, vice president...
Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association announces new chairmen
January 8, 2024 — At their 2023 October Board Meeting in Anaheim, California, the Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association (PAIA) announced...
Hass Avocado Board promotes ‘Build a Better Sandwich’
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As MyPlate National Strategic Partners, the Grain Foods Foundation, Hass Avocado Board, National Association of State Departments of...
Church Brothers names VP of packaging procurement
SALINAS, Calif. – January 5, 2024 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 today announced that Amelia Firme has joined the...
VIDEO: Low temps, ice hit desert crops, causing damage and delays
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update on the Arizona/California desert region January 10, 2024: Cold temperatures and lettuce...
Publix opens its first Kentucky store
January 10, 2024 LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Publix BB #:110909 opened its first store in Kentucky, entering its eighth state of...
Dunnhumby releases annual grocery rankings
January 11, 2024 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today announced that H-E-B has been named the...
Kings River becomes first in citrus on traceability compliance
SALT LAKE CITY January 11, 2024 – Kings River Packing, BB #:115305 an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s...
U.S. eGrocery sales fell 1.2% in 2023 from prior year
Barrington, Ill. – January 11, 2023 – The U.S. online grocery market finished 2023 with $95.8 billion in total sales,...
Update on the farm bill
As the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 launches a major campaign to preserve funding for the Special Supplemental...
AI: Defining the risks
Despite the benefits of artificial intelligence, there are downsides to all of this head-spinning technological progress, says Warren Bailey, chief...
California Avocado Commission names new agency of record
IRVINE, Calif. (January 9, 2024) – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 announced the selection of Curious Plot as its...
Dole expands fresh fruit shipping service
CHARLOTTE, NC – January 9, 2024 – Dole Food Company BB #:124463 announced the launch of a new weekly vessel...
IFPA launches ad campaign defending the WIC program
January 10, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 launched its largest-ever ad campaign in...
USDA to launch $2.5B summer EBT program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and...
TIPA to induct five industry icons to the Texas Produce Hall of Fame
Mission, Texas: The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 proudly announces the induction of five distinguished individuals into the...
CPMA opens registration for the 2024 convention and trade show
January 9, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – Online registration for the 2024 CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2024) BB...
Pollution increases heat-related farmworker danger
Official statistics greatly underreport heat-related deaths among farmworkers in California’s San Joaquin Valley, according to a study by Inside Climate...