Category: Produce Processing 7
Sormac establishes new hub in southeast Asia
Global fruit and vegetable processing company Sormac has established a new southeast Asia hub in Bangkok. The new facility includes a fully equipped showroom and climate-controlled test area.
Rollins to be keynote speaker at IFPA’s Washington Conference
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will deliver the keynote address at the International Fresh Produce Association’s upcoming Washington Conference.
Payment rates, application deadline set for specialty crop program
Payment rates for eligible crops and an enrollment period for the USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program have been set. The application deadline is Aug. 7.
New partnership aims to improve yield while reducing risk for tomato growers
A new partnership between a financial technology firm and a biological fertilizer company aims to help tomato growers improve yields while managing rising input costs.
Crops Input Economist position applauded by The Fertilizer Institute
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) welcomed the re-establishment of a Crop Inputs Economist within USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist after testifying in favor of the position before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry earlier this month.
Produce company receives management honor for 17th consecutive year
Mastronardi Produce has earned recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 17th consecutive year.
AvoFresco expands distribution into additional 700 Walmart stores
AvoFresco is expanding distribution of its fresh, squeezable guacamole pouches into 700 additional Walmart stores, bringing its total footprint with the nationwide retailer to 3,000 locations.
Senate markup of farm bill could happen next month
Senate Agriculture Committee chair John Boozman says markup of the version of the farm bill that passed the House April 30 could take place by early June.
Registration open for global produce and floral show
Registration is now open for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show. More than 20,000 professionals across the global fresh produce and floral supply chain are expected to attend.
Leaders optimistic about eventual USMCA renewal as deadline approaches
While leaders are expressing doubt that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be renewed by a July deadline, optimism remains that an agreement will be reached.
Relief to fund peach tree removal for growers affected by cannery closing
USDA has allocated $9 million to fund relief for California growers affected by the closing of the Del Monte cannery in Modesto.
House passes farm bill by 224-200 vote; Senate timetable uncertain
A day after a fuel fracas stalled negotiations, the U.S. House passed its version of the farm bill by a 224-200 vote.
‘Republican revolt’ delays House vote on farm bill
A U.S. House vote on the farm bill set for this week has been postponed after what one report called a “Republican revolt.”
Edible Garden expands distribution to national retailer
Controlled environmental agriculture producer Edible Garden has been awarded new distribution with nationwide retailer Target that expands its existing relationship.
Ag committee chair advocates for more money for specialty crop growers
The chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is advocating for an additional $20 billion to help farmers offset rising production costs as the House eyes a farm bill vote by the end of the month.
USMCA talks continue with US trade rep’s trip to Mexico
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Mexico on April 20 for a second round of talks in an ongoing review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.