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New AEWR rates likely mean increases in many states
Widespread H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates increases are set for 2026-2027 despite changes to calculations.
FDA releases risk prevention guidelines for fresh-cut produce processors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released final guidance to help fresh-cut produce manufacturers and processors comply with a risk prevention rule.
Taylor Farms recalls products because of salmonella risk
Taylor Farms has recalled products including prepared salsa and guacamole because of a risk of salmonella contamination.
Farm bill stalls by 1 vote in Senate ag committee
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance its version of the farm bill on Aug. 6, with the legislation failing by one vote.
Registration open for New York produce show
Registration is now open for the 2026 New York Produce Show and Conference, set for Dec. 2-4 in New York City.
Grimmway Produce Group executive reappointed to EPA committee
Russell L. Hamlin, Grimmway Produce Group senior vice president of farming, has been reappointed to serve on the EPA’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee.
Michigan reports 2 deaths from cyclosporiasis
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has turned deadly. Two deaths from the parasite cyclospora have been reported in Michigan.
IFPA names vice president of US government relations
The International Fresh Produce Association has named John Torres as its new vice president of U.S. government relations.
Budget measure includes $12B in relief for farm economy
A $95 billion budget reconciliation measure measure that narrowly passed the U.S. House last week allocates up to $12 billion in relief for the strained farm economy.
USDA initiative seeks AI tools to help translate germplasm data
An initiative by USDA is calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools to help translate germplasm data collected by the agency.
Global banana, pineapple and plantain supplier names business leader
Kapi Kapi Growers, a global grower-shipper of bananas, pineapples and plantains, has named a produce industry veteran as its director of business development.
Lipman Family Farms acquires California tomato repacker
Produce supplier Lipman Family Farms has acquired Inland Premium Packers, a tomato repacking operation in Riverside, California.
Salty snack company Utz going private in deal with German manufacturer
Potato chip manufacturer Utz Brands Inc. is going private, with German company Intersnack Group buying all of the salty snack company’s public stock.
BranchOut receives $2 million order for snack mix
BranchOut Food Inc. has received an estimated $2 million order from the nation’s second-largest warehouse club for its new Tropical Mix multipack.
Cyclosporiasis cases climb as search for answers continues
Reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. continue to climb as the search for the source continues.
Packaging company names new sales manager
Packaging solutions company Ossid has named Maurice Alva as its regional sales manager for the Southeast region, Mexico and Latin America.