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FMC releases insecticide for leafy greens, berries
FMC has just released and made available for immediate use a new insecticide formulation, Avaunt eVo insect control, in a range of crops including bra... continue reading »
McCain Foods outlines sustainability goals
July 13, on National French Fry Day, McCain is announced a commitment to improving the sustainability of our products, including the iconic french fry... continue reading »
JV Smith Companies’ Mexicali operation achieves EFI certification
Promotora Agricola El Toro, a JV Smith Companies facility with more than 3,500 workers and nearly 10,000 acres, recently achieved Equitable Food Initi... continue reading »
Leafy greens producer Kalera to create largest vertical farming facility in Texas
Vertical farming company Kalera plans to open a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Houston in the spring of 2021. Kalera's new Houston facility... continue reading »
Lettuce, other specialty crops added to USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
July 9, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the Coronavirus Food As... continue reading »
USDA to propose strengthening organic regulations
The Organic Trade Association welcomes USDA’s efforts to boost the integrity of the global organic market through its Strengthening Organic Enforcem... continue reading »
United Fresh to make LIVE! virtual format a permanent platform
Due to the pioneering success of United Fresh 2020 LIVE!, the association will transition its new virtual platform to United Fresh LIVE! 365, a year-r... continue reading »
COVID-related foodservice decline forces fry makers to make tough decisions
Now three months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the situation remains fluid and unsettled for the potato industry and that likely wi... continue reading »
Vie-Del acquires Constellation’s grape, high-color concentrate operations
Vie-Del Company, the oldest family-owned grape processor and supplier of bulk juices, concentrate, brandy, wine and spirits in California, announced... continue reading »
Kronen revises logo to highlight fresh-cut capabilities
With the revision of the company logo, the message "KRONEN — THE CROWN FOR FRESHNESS" expresses the focus of the brand, which stands for customer-sp... continue reading »
