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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 »
Kronen, Urschel partnership expanding to Asia, Italy in 2026
Kronen commercial processing solutions will be offered through industrial cutting equipment company Urschel throughout Asia and Italy in 2026. Effe... continue reading »
USDA launching final phase of 2025 ag resource survey this month
Later this month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the third and final phase of the 2025 Agricultural Resourc... continue reading »
New USDA program aims to boost regenerative practices
USDA has launched a $700 million program aimed at helping U.S. growers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-... continue reading »
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 »
