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Suppliers and state agricultural leaders report a promising season marked by high fruit quality, strategic field adjustm...
12/13/2025

Suppliers and state agricultural leaders report a promising season marked by high fruit quality, strategic field adjustments and renewed retail partnerships, even as growers continue to navigate labor, cost and weather challenges.

More from the dynamic expo floor at the recent NYPS at New York City's Javits Center.
12/12/2025

More from the dynamic expo floor at the recent NYPS at New York City's Javits Center.

Packaging has become as important to the fresh produce industry as water, or at least next in line behind water, says Em...
12/12/2025

Packaging has become as important to the fresh produce industry as water, or at least next in line behind water, says Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly.

The industry’s first major trade event of the year promises warmth, pickleball and an Olympic-themed reception at the JW...
12/12/2025

The industry’s first major trade event of the year promises warmth, pickleball and an Olympic-themed reception at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa.

Bananas, berries, avocados, citrus and apples all top the list of the top 10 items shoppers most order from the online r...
12/12/2025

Bananas, berries, avocados, citrus and apples all top the list of the top 10 items shoppers most order from the online retailer’s same-day delivery service for perishable items.

The grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries says its proprietary d...
12/11/2025

The grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries says its proprietary data program gives its retail partners a competitive edge.

Organic growers are required to respond to the survey, a special study of the Census of Agriculture. Responses are due F...
12/11/2025

Organic growers are required to respond to the survey, a special study of the Census of Agriculture. Responses are due Feb. 5, 2026.

As citrus greening earns a spot on the threat list, researchers say billions in losses demand a new era of investment in...
12/11/2025

As citrus greening earns a spot on the threat list, researchers say billions in losses demand a new era of investment in genetic solutions to save the industry.

Leadership says the new program aims to lower farmer production costs while tipping a hat to Secretary Kennedy's MAHA in...
12/11/2025

Leadership says the new program aims to lower farmer production costs while tipping a hat to Secretary Kennedy's MAHA initiatives.

More than 300 feeding partners across Food Lion's 10-state footprint receive hunger-relief grants.
12/10/2025

More than 300 feeding partners across Food Lion's 10-state footprint receive hunger-relief grants.

12/10/2025

The founder and CEO of Innov8.ag offers insights to help growers overcome agriculture’s complexities, boost tech adoption and use real-time, actionable data for improved operations and future readiness.

Hear more on the latest episode of The Packer Podcast: tinyurl.com/yzuxtwn4

November results mark a strong rebound versus the moderate growth reported for October during the U.S. government shut d...
12/10/2025

November results mark a strong rebound versus the moderate growth reported for October during the U.S. government shut down, says David Bishop, partner for Brick Meets Click.

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