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McCain Foods acquiring longtime Maine potato supplier
McCain Foods will acquire frozen potato specialty product supplier Penobscot McCrum, which has farmed potatoes in Aroostook County for five generation... continue reading »
CEO of Arizona produce supplier receives industry honor
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has selected the CEO of an Arizona-based produce grower and distributor as its 2025 member of the... continue reading »
Latest innovations must balance safety, sustainability and efficiency
The fresh produce industry is at a turning point: packaging is no longer just a vessel but a critical tool for ensuring food safety, extending shelf l... continue reading »
Walnut grower future-proofing operations with focus on sustainability
For more than a hundred years, the Barton family has been a cornerstone of California‹’s walnut industry. Based in Escalon, GoldRiver Orchards has... continue reading »
New partnerships strengthen AgroFresh Solutions’ postharvest platform
AgroFresh Solutions, which specializes in postharvest produce freshness, is expanding its FreshCloud digital quality and supply chain platform through... continue reading »
Industry leaders to tackle ag labor topics at forum
Attendees at the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum will hear from leaders of two federal agencies that... continue reading »
Producers can now apply for additional disaster relief
Specialty crop producers recovering from natural disasters can now apply for more than $16 million in USDA relief funding. The USDA's Farm Servic... continue reading »
New guide from MSU Extension aims to help beginning growers
A new guide from Michigan State University Extension in partnership with USDA offers resources and support for beginning growers. The Beginning Far... continue reading »
PMMI launches work products aimed at improving operational efficiency
Two new work products from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and its its OpX Leadership Network are designed to improve... continue reading »
New mobile pallet aims to optimize storage, handling of canned goods
Palletized goods automation company Logic Robotics has introduced a new mobile pallet designed to optimize the storage, transport and handling of cann... continue reading »
