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Labor attorney says recent developments are cause for optimism
A prominent labor attorney says there's reason for optimism for agricultural employers heading into 2026. At last month's Southeast Regional Fruit ... continue reading »
Software solutions produce platform partners with retailer
Artificial intelligence-powered produce ordering platform EmpowerFresh has partnered with Karns Quality Foods, a family-owned grocery retailer, to enh... continue reading »
Webinar aims to help growers address labor challenges
A new on-demand webinar gives growers tools to navigate ongoing labor creating uncertainty for specialty crop operations. The webinar, from Produce... continue reading »
PNW labor groups unite to better serve farms
Two Pacific Northwest labor organizations are uniting under one name in a move they say will better serve regional farm interests. The Worker and F... continue reading »
Bagging equipment company opening West Coast distribution center
PAC Machinery Bags & Materials is opening a new West Coast distribution center to speed delivery times and reduce shipping costs for its automatic... continue reading »
Del Monte Foods closing California cannery
The closure of a Del Monte Foods fruit cannery in Modesto, California, will affect around 600 year-round employees and another 1,200 seasonal workers.... continue reading »
Food solutions conference to feature wind turbine tour
The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA)’s Food Solutions Exchange & Conference (FSX) 2026 is expected to draw around 200 senior food in... continue reading »
New partnership aims to facilitate standardized RRG assessment
The Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC) and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, are sponsoring a new research initiati... continue reading »
Oregon produce distributor joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Fresh fruit and vegetable distributor Fuji Produce has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to power its food traceability program. ReposiT... continue reading »
Rice, cotton to receive highest per-acre assistance rates
Rice and cotton will receive the highest Farmer Bridge Assistance rates among row crops, while specialty crops await details on potential relief. T... continue reading »
