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New Jersey students benefit from fresh produce program
TRENTON, NJ – As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities for school...
USDA announces $32MM in grants to strengthen local and regional food systems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded more than $32 million for...
A SWOT perspective of agriculture
Have you done a SWOT analysis on your business? A SWOT is something that everyone should do. If you are...
Sun World launches Autumncrisp consumer marketing campaign at NY festival
NEW YORK CITY (Oct. 30, 2023) – Start spreading the news! Earlier this month, Sun World International BB #:172413 took...
Blue Book Services names CFO
CAROL STREAM, IL – Dan Wywrot has joined Blue Book Services as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to becoming the CFO...
Cornell study finds online grocery baskets have less produce than in-store carts
October 30, 2023 — Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in...
FPAA’s riposte on gas-ripened tomatoes
The continuing Mexican tomato war, which has pitted many American growers against importers, has raised a back-and-forth between the Florida...
Walmart to reopen 117 stores as part of its Signature Experience
BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This Friday, Nov. 3, Walmart BB #:143789 will celebrate the “Second Best Day” for 117 stores nationwide, the...
Avocados From Mexico to title sponsor college football Cure Bowl
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2023 — Avocados From Mexico, BB #:371130 the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., is uniting good...
Strawberry Commission highlights sustainability
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – (Oct. 26, 2023) – To demonstrate its commitment to farming better, the California Strawberry Commission BB #:153596...
IFPA: Charting the synergies and challenges as integration continues
A merger between the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) had been discussed for...
IFPA’s CEO on the State of Our Industry
October 27, 2023 This time last week, I had just delivered the State of the Industry at Anaheim for our...
Edible Garden now available at Tops Friendly Markets
BELVIDERE, NJ, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...
Mission Produce UK expansion plans includes mangos
Oxnard, Calif. – October 30, 2023 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing...
ProduceIQ: Pacific hurricane potential remains, as market prices at highest for week #43
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not referring to pumpkin or turkey time. Its transition...
USApple launches healthy eating program
Five schools focused on healthy eating initiatives will each win $5,000 Falls Church, VA (October 26, 2023)—The U.S. Apple Association...
Schnucks partners with Foodshed.io to offer local produce
ST. LOUIS, MO October 30, 2023 — Foodshed.io, a cutting-edge mobile marketing app and logistics platform connecting small and medium-sized...
OSHA, accidental deaths, and small farms
When his mother gave birth to Florencio Gómez Rodríguez, she almost certainly did not wish for him to die by...