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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Blue Book Services names CFO

CAROL STREAM, IL – Dan Wywrot has joined Blue Book Services as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to becoming the CFO...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 6 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Strawberry Commission highlights sustainability  

WATSONVILLE, Calif. – (Oct. 26, 2023) – To demonstrate its commitment to farming better, the California Strawberry Commission BB #:153596...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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