Category: Data Management
Farmer-focused data resource now available nationwide
All 50 U.S. states now have access to the farmers.gov local dashboard, an online collection of farming data and USDA resources.
Accelerated deadline: FSMA 204 compliance may be reality faster than anticipated
A new FDA rule requiring additional traceability records for certain foods goes into effect in January 2026, but the deadline for compliance may become reality sooner.
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 Blue Missions to celebrate World Water Day.
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.
Vestaron insecticide wins EPA approval for indoor, greenhouse use
Vestaron Corp. has obtained EPA approval for its second active ingredient, BASIN, which targets aphids, mites, drosophila and whiteflies.
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
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 outlook report.
Pacific Coast Producers focuses on sustainability from farm to can
Pacific Coast Producers is major California producer. Sixteen of its 150 family farms grow and can 50% of all private label tomatoes produced in North America within the Central and Northern California region.
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.
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 sustainability.
New alliance to address pending food packaging regulations
The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods has been formed to help achieve environmental sustainability goals in food packaging without compromising on food safety
Registration open for 100th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum
Registration is open for the 100th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, a hybrid event set for Feb. 15-16 in Arlington, Virginia
Sensing the future: High-tech platform harnesses IoT power for produce
Wiliot’s IoT Pixels and Visibility Platform is poised to transform visibility in the produce supply chain as well as consumer behavoir.
Packaging company SIG opens $11M development center
Switzerland-based food and beverage packaging solutions provider SIG has opened a €10 million ($11 million) packaging development center in Linnich, Germany.
IFPA executives discuss food affordability with Canadian prime minister
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns attended a Nov. 15 roundtable meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau focused on U.S. and Canadian consumer food affordability.
Inteligistics receives patent for temperature-predicting system
Supply chain software company Inteligistics has been granted a patent for a process to help predict temperatures and quality of perishable products