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Resilience to be topic of keynote address at Viva Fresh Expo

Motivational speaker Hunter Pinke will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo, presented by the Texas International Fresh Produce A... continue reading »


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Labor attorney says recent developments are cause for optimism

A prominent labor attorney says there's reason for optimism for agricultural employers heading into 2026. At last month's Southeast Regional Fruit ... continue reading »


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IFPA applauds legislation promoting produce prescriptions for veterans

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) welcomes new legislation that would authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide pr... continue reading »


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Software solutions produce platform partners with retailer

Artificial intelligence-powered produce ordering platform EmpowerFresh has partnered with Karns Quality Foods, a family-owned grocery retailer, to enh... continue reading »


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New dual-arm robot shows potential to boost harvesting efficency

A dual-arm fruit harvesting robot being tested by USDA-ARS (Agricultural Research Service) and Michigan State University researchers has shown promise... continue reading »


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Florida ag commissioner calls for federal assistance after wintry blast

A blast of wintry weather that blanketed the Southeast has prompted Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson to request a disaster declarati... continue reading »


Program aims to connect smaller businesses to resources

SMB FastTrack, a new program designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find solutions and resources, will debut at PACK EXPO East 202... continue reading »


US, Mexico to begin discussions of possible USMCA reforms

The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to begin talks on possible United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement reforms at an unspecified date. U.S. Trade R... continue reading »


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Webinar aims to help growers address labor challenges

A new on-demand webinar gives growers tools to navigate ongoing labor creating uncertainty for specialty crop operations. The webinar, from Produce... continue reading »


ProMach’s Flexible Packaging Group taps new regional sales manager

ProMach’s Flexible Packaging Group, made up of Bartelt, HMC and Matrix, ProMach brands, has named a new Northeast regional sales manager. Adam Ch... continue reading »