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Accelerated deadline: FSMA 204 compliance may be reality faster than anticipated

A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule requiring additional traceability records for certain foods goes into effect in January 2026, but the dea... continue reading »

Produce importer highlights importance of global resource during World Water Day

Continental Fresh, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, is teaming with Florida-based nonprofit Blue Miss... continue reading »

IFPA technology accelerator seeks climate-smart innovation

The International Fresh Produce Association’s technology accelerator, Fresh Field Catalyst, seeks applicants for its six-month program. IFPA is l... continue reading »

Vestaron insecticide wins EPA approval for indoor, greenhouse use

Crop protection company Vestaron Corp. has obtained EPA approval for its second active ingredient, which targets pests including aphids, mites, drosop... continue reading »

Tetra Pak to showcase innovation in interactive event at SXSW

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak will showcase its industry solutions during an interactive event at SXSW in Austin, Texas, from March ... continue reading »

Slowed growth forecast for US vegetable production through 2033

U.S. production of vegetables and pulse crops is projected to grow just 4% from 2022 to 2033, according to the USDA’s recently released long-term ou... continue reading »

Pacific Coast Producers focuses on sustainability from farm to can

When it comes to fruit and vegetable production, California is America’s superpower. The state’s ideal climate for vegetable production helps make... continue reading »

Ag tech company extending microbial products to vegetable crops

Ag tech company BioConsortia has extended its line of microbial products beyond cereal crops to potatoes and other vegetables. Field trial results ... continue reading »

IFPA names first-ever vice president of sustainability

The International Fresh Produce Association has promoted its director of sustainability to the organization’s first-ever vice president of sustainab... continue reading »

New alliance to address pending food packaging regulations

Industry organizations from around the world have formed a new alliance aimed at achieving sustainability in food packaging without compromising on fo... continue reading »