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A proposed rule issued by the USDA would curb automatic eligibility for households receiving cash aid under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program... Read More

Brand collaboration creates opportunities for retailers to highlight nutrient density, food quality and the farming practices of small- and mid-sized American family growers... Read More

Managing Director for Americas Ignacio Caballero talks taking on processed snacks, launching in-store tastings, and navigating early-season weather as Chilean cherry season takes off... Read More

Fueled by record U.S. demand, the $13 billion North American avocado trade navigates market volatility, field-level pest controls and the logistical challenges of securing year-round supply... Read More

By leveraging Chilean breeding innovations and a multi-region sourcing strategy, Naturipe Farms ensures a resilient, year-round supply of premium berries and avocados for North American retailers... Read More

France blames Iran’s Revolutionary Guards for October hacks and the country’s foreign minister threatens more EU sanctions on Iran... Read More

U.S. grocers are competing for holiday shoppers with complete 10-person Thanksgiving meal bundles for under $40, anchoring their low-cost spreads around staple fresh produce including sweetpotatoes, fresh cranberries and up to 10 pounds of russet potatoes per deal... Read More

In a recent webinar, packaging experts explain how SB 54, EPR rules and food safety laws impact produce businesses — and why these mandates aren’t going away... Read More

Data from a new YouGov study underscores a key takeaway for retail strategists: Brand perception among younger generations is highly dynamic... Read More

Facing rising logistics costs and changing shopper habits, Idaho’s potato leaders are leaning into both high-tech packaging and traditional value formats to drive modern growth... Read More

As the H-2A visa reaches its 40th anniversary, agricultural leaders explain why the vital guest worker program must evolve to meet modern farming realities... Read More

A joint warning from the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, USDA and other federal agencies caution that a successful cyber exploit could alter temperatures, potentially causing fires, inventory loss and equipment damage... Read More

Airfreighted from Brazil and available through December, Melissa’s says this variety offers incredible color and flavor... Read More

Despite significant early-season freeze losses, Florida growers are leveraging crop replanting and peak-season quality to supply key domestic markets this fall... Read More

Following a multiweek harvest shutdown and supply disruption triggered by pest containment efforts, Local Plant Health Boards agreed to resume avocado picking approvals Nov. 5, though elevated pricing and supply chain recovery challenges are expected to linger... Read More

Featuring a redesigned trade show floor and expanded educational sessions, this year’s New York Produce Show aims to spark industry growth and spotlight shifting consumer trends... Read More

Suppliers forecast larger fruit sizes and steady retail volumes as the California citrus season opens two to three weeks ahead of schedule... Read More

Driscoll’s faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over alleged unflagged pesticide overages on imported berries, triggering a national debate that links whistleblower disclosures with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s decision not to order public recalls... Read More

Legal expert Christopher “Smitty” Smith warns that state pauses won’t stall packaging mandates — and ignoring compliance now may turn four-figure audits into eight-figure penalties... Read More

Three weeks after French supermarkets were targeted, more remote cyberattacks forced grocers in Belgium and Sweden to dump spoiled inventory, proving that operational cold-chain hacks are now a repeating industry threat... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on reverence for those who served in the U.S. military, as well as one of America’s historical treasures... Read More

Retail and delivery companies — including Walmart, Target, Instacart and DoorDash — have been issued orders demanding full disclosure on how algorithms and loyalty data are used to set personalized grocery prices and gig-worker pay... Read More

By leveraging creator partnerships and repositioning walnuts as a fresh produce staple, the California Walnut Board and Commission is converting digital inspiration into higher grocery basket sizes across key retail demographics... Read More

A landmark consolidation is set to merge restaurant delivery dominance with grocery scale to create an all-in-one delivery ecosystem... Read More