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Applications for international trade promotion programs now open
Applications for fiscal year 2027 trade promotion programs aimed at lowering international trade barriers for U.S. growers are being accepted until Aug. 14.
Produce operations among recipients of entrepreneurship funding
A program designed to support agriculture entrepreneurship has awarded $215,000 in grants to a dozen operations, including a produce farm which will use its funding to develop a dried ground turmeric product line.
Organic apple processing facility in Washington nears production
Manzana Products Co.’s new organic apple processing facility in Yakima County, Washington, is nearing full operation. Production is slated to begin later this year.
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Sorting technology company opens new California testing center
Sorting technology company Optimum Sorting has opened a new facility in Sacramento, California, which will include a demonstration center where customers can test their products.
Partnership to expand Fox packaging solutions
Fox Solutions has partnered with JASA, a Netherlands-based leader in weighing and packaging automation, to bring integrated packaging and automation solutions to the U.S. produce market.
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.
Food processing equipment company names new CFO
The Grote Co. Family of Brands, a food processing equipment and service provider, has named a new chief financial officer.
Free webinar to offer financial tips to farm operations
Farm owners and managers, as well as food business owners, can learn about strategies to improve financial management through a free webinar.
FDA to conduct cucumber sampling assignment through September
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will conduct a cucumber sampling assignment targeting salmonella during the next few months.
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 potato chip processing tech to debut in June
A new, integrated potato chip processing line from PPM Technologies and Key Technology will debut at a June trade show.
Global Cold Chain Alliance names 2026 board leadership
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has named its 2026 board leadership. The volunteer leaders will help guide the organization’s strategic direction.
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.