Category: Facility Operations
Industry greets labor developments with cautious optimism
Recent labor decisions have agricultural industry insiders cautiously optimistic that long-lasting reform may be on the horizon. Learn more.
Produce industry innovators to be recognized next month
Five winners of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Merchant Innovation awards will be recognized next month. Meet them.
USDA discontinues use of Agricultural Labor Survey
USDA’ has discontinued the Agricultural Labor Survey (FLS), used for decades to measure farm wages. Learn what the action means for growers.
Court vacates 2023 Labor Department AEWR methodology rule
A federal court vacated a Labor Department AEWR methodology published in 2023 and challenged in court. Learn more.
Finalists chosen in $3M ag business startup competition
Finalists have been chosen in a $3 million annual food and agriculture business competition. Find out which companies made the cut.
Webinar to help farmers explore health insurance options
A free webinar will help farmers and small business owners explore available health insurance options. Learn more details.
Partnership to expand Fresh Del Monte Produce’s avocado, lime distribution
Fresh Del Monte Produce has partnered with Managro Group to expand an avocado and lime packing house in Colombia. Learn more.
NIFA outlines Extension efforts to ensure fresh produce safety
A recent NIFA article highlighted several Cooperative Extension programs working to ensure the safety of fresh produce. Learn more.
Dole plc completes sale of fresh vegetables division
Dole plc has completed a divestiture of its fresh vegetables division after canceling a 2023 sale attempt. Discover who the new buyer is.
FDA officially extends FSMA 204 deadline by 30 months
FDA officially announces delay in FSMA 204 implementation. Learn more details, including where to find answers to FAQs.
B&G Foods sells Le Sueur brand to SC processor
New-Jersey based B&G Foods has sold its Le Sueur brand of premium sweet peas, green beans and carrots to McCall Farms. Learn more.
New North American headquarters helping packaging company expand footprint
Learn how one packaging company’s newly opened North American headquarters is enabling increased production and growth.
H-2A certification fees to be suspended during payment revamp
A temporary suspension of collection of H-2A certification fees will take effect Sept. 2. Learn why the fees are being suspended.
New facility poised to expand Edible Garden’s Midwest distribution
Learn how a new Iowa facility will help CEA producer Edible Garden expand its production, distribution and R&D capabilities.
Vanguard Food closes on transaction involving Village Farms
Vanguard Food LP has closed on a transaction that privatized certain assets of Village Farms International’s fresh produce segment.
USDA ending Regional Food Business Centers program
Learn why the USDA is ending a program that supported the development of small farms, local food businesses and regional food supply chains.