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Bite-sized potato line from Cal-Organic Farms launching
A new bite-sized potato line from Grimmway Produce Group brand Cal-Organic Farms will soon hit shelves. Certified organic, the line includes gold, ... continue reading »
Ground broken on $860M distribution center in North Carolina
Ahold Delhaize USA has broken ground on a new distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina. The $860 million facility will add more than 1 millio... continue reading »
Edible Garden CEO named to list of business leaders
Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras has joined a ranking of influential New Jersey business leaders for the second consecutive year. Kras, leader of the Bel... continue reading »
Specialty crops focus of several farm bill draft provisions
Specialty crops are addressed in several provisions in a farm bill draft released Feb. 13 by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, including increased... continue reading »
SCFBA renews calls for additional aid after USDA announcement
After Feb. 13's announcement of $1 billion in one-time federal bridge payments to specialty crop growers, an advocacy group renewed calls for at least... continue reading »
Farm bill discussion expected later this month
U.S. House debate on a new farm bill has been set for Feb. 23-25, with a floor vote hoped for before the Easter recess. House Agriculture Committee... continue reading »
Next-generation defect removal system from Key to debut at May show
A next-generation potato strip defect removal system from Key Technology will debut at packaging trade show Interpack, set for May 7-13 in Dusseldorf,... continue reading »
More than $212M earmarked to expand US food and ag exports
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will award more than $212 million through the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (... continue reading »
Kronen debuts automated drying system for leafy and cut vegetables
Kronen GmbH debuted its compact, fully automated K1040H drying system at Fruit Logistica 2026, held Feb. 4-6 in Berlin. The system’s horizontal c... continue reading »
Agricultural coalition launches in support of USMCA
Forty farm and agricultural groups, including the International Fresh Produce Association and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, have join... continue reading »
