Rochelle Bohm of CMI Orchards discusses the threat that extended producer responsibility laws pose to the fresh produce industry and why the high cost of sustainable packaging will be passed on to consumers... Read More
Months after canneries in Modesto and Hughson shut down, clingstone peach growers face canceled contracts and an uncertain supply chain... Read More
Federal officials unveil a roadmap to slash fresh fruit and vegetable imports by scaling domestic production and challenging grocery sector consolidation... Read More
Gotham Greens’ co-founder and new CEO discuss moving past proof of concept, navigating the recent shakeout in CEA and why the future of the category relies on operational excellence over tech hype... Read More
A new industry coalition says dismantling duty-free trade could jeopardize year-round fruit and vegetable availability and raise household food costs... Read More
Flavio Collis explains how the partnership combines global sourcing and advanced technology to offer a year-round multi-berry program with exclusive premium varieties... Read More
At the West Coast Produce Expo Helios AI CEO Francisco Martin-Rayo explained how artificial intelligence helps lean procurement teams navigate geopolitical fertilizer shortages and climate risks... Read More
The former FDA deputy commissioner joins “The Packer Podcast” to discuss the potential for machine learning to turn food safety from reactive to predictive and its tangible benefits for the fresh produce industry... Read More
Expo exhibitors play the role of educators as fresh produce companies scramble to understand California’s looming reporting deadlines... Read More
GoodFarms crew foreman Maria Barbara Resendiz Martinez and Stemilt Growers crew leader Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel earn top honors from the Equitable Food Initiative and The Packer... Read More
Attendees get an exclusive look at the intricate cultivation practices behind Oasis Dates and the climate-smart tribal farming methods at Temalpakh Farm... Read More
National produce shippers face deep uncertainty over who qualifies as a producer under the strict plastic reduction act as hidden contract clauses threaten to pass massive penalties down to farmers... Read More
Domestic buyers turn to Michigan growers for quality and consistency as imports from Mexico and Peru decline... Read More
The next generation of Canadian cherry breeding moves to international markets with a focus on rewriting the late-season supply window... Read More
Although West Coast Produce Expo has an action-packed agenda, attendees share how best to balance the show’s hallmark relaxed vibes with making business connections... Read More
The West Coast Produce Expo highlights the fresh innovations and consumer favorites set to ignite summer sales and capture shopper attention... Read More
The Canadian province looks to a massive acreage expansion to serve as an export-quality powerhouse while driving domestic sales at home... Read More
In exclusive interviews, Mushrooms Canada, The Giorgi Cos., and South Mill Champs weigh in on the Department of Commerce’s preliminary subsidy ruling and analyze the new countervailing duties and the potential precedent for fresh produce... Read More
Industry leaders outline how retailers can maximize the 90-day sweet cherry sales window through aggressive early promotions and strategic late-season displays... Read More
Nominated for her humility, leadership and communication skills, the crew foreman at Sierra Farms is one of only a few women in senior positions... Read More
Barbara Ruhs, director of nutrition affairs and communications for Pears USA, explains how the produce industry can use her “science sandwich” method to leverage viral TikTok movements and reach younger consumers to share the benefits of a diet rich in fresh produce... Read More
Windmill Farms CEO analyzes how inflation and generational shifts are impacting mushroom sales and why the breakfast hack is key to recovery and driving category growth... Read More
Panelists at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show explore the massive potential of AI in everything from warehouse food safety to automated defect detection and logistics... Read More
From value-seeking trade-downs at Walmart to the sustainable packaging demands at Whole Foods Market, top retail leaders break down the new playbook for winning in the global produce aisle... Read More
Futurist Jim Carroll shares why agricultural innovators must embrace a high-speed reality of robotics and personalized nutrition to survive a looming era of extreme volatility... Read More
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