Shuman Farms kicks off Vidalia shipping season. The company celebrated its first Vidalia onion shipment of the season, partnering with Food Lion and Royal Food Service.
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Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.
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The International Fresh Produce Association says The Floral Conference in Miami will offer an interactive experience into the future of floral and how participants can leverage research to drive change and prosperity.
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A research report from Skyquest released this year forecasts the U.S. cold storage market will grow from $43.2 billion in 2023 to $118.8 billion by 2031.
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Good-quality spring table grapes now are arriving from Mexico’s Jalisco growing area, and U.S. grape shipments from California’s Coachella Valley should get started in May.
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From yield forecasting to plant and weed identification, experts say the future is endless for the integration of AI.
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Disinfecting produce with waterless food safety technology. Clean Works says its process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ozone and ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.99% of pathogens, addressing global food safety challenges across industries.
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A letter from than 25 environmental organizations said many Mexican growers have created legal, longstanding avocado farms that could continue to supply the U.S. if avocados from recently deforested lands are banned.
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Seen and heard at Viva Fresh 2024 — Part 4. Check out video from some of The Packer's booth visits with companies showcasing new products, soon-to-be-released products and more.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated its labeling requirements for the use of sulfur dioxide gas on fresh grapes during storage and transport, according to a USDA report.
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Seen and heard at Viva Fresh 2024 — Part 3. Tropicals, tomatoes and a logo in the Smithsonian Museum are among the highlights from booth visits at Viva Fresh Expo 2024.
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Seen and heard at Viva Fresh 2024 — Part 2. From a space-themed networking event to Texas citrus royalty, Viva Fresh 2024 was an action-packed event.
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The Giant Co. releases annual impact report. The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer highlights its 2023 corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around its purpose of connecting families for a better future.
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Seen and heard at Viva Fresh 2024 — Part 1. Sustainable packaging, produce programs and visiting with customers were among the highlights of Viva Fresh 2024.
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With the arrival of spring comes the onset of a plethora of nutritious fruits and vegetables from California’s bountiful Santa Maria Valley.
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Stemilt Growers expects promotable California cherry volume for Memorial Day ads. The company expects its California cherry season to start toward the end of April, translating to promotable volumes leading into Memorial Day and through early June.
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In the heart of California’s vibrant strawberry-growing regions, anticipation is high for the 2024 season with industry insiders upbeat about crop quality and volume.
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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show returns to western Canada this year with a focus on sustainability, networking and the strength of the country's domestic market.
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In this 'Tip of the Iceberg' podcast, Ray Hatch, CEO of Quest Resource Management, discusses the importance of reducing food waste and the solutions his company provides to help reduce the amount of produce in landfills.
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The first of T&G Global’s premium new season Envy branded apples have departed Aotearoa, New Zealand, bound for China.
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