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Sweepstakes celebrates National Celery Month

Celery celebrants have until the end of the month to enter Dandy Produce’s sweepstakes featuring 35 prizes, including five grand prizes valued at $9... continue reading »


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USDA cuts programs that helped schools, food banks buy local food

The USDA has eliminated two federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches, with a national advocacy organi... continue reading »


USDA eliminates pair of food safety advisory committees

The USDA has eliminated two food safety advisory committees, including the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).... continue reading »


Agreement to expand availability of Broccolini brand

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, has entered an agreement with The Nunes Co. to expand the Broccolini brand to mo... continue reading »


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Emergency access to bioinsecticide again granted to trio of countries

Italy, Greece and Cyprus have for the second time granted farmers emergency access to Vestaron’s novel bioinsecticide SPEAR LEP to help protect toma... continue reading »


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Fruits among list of US goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs

Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Cucumbers, along with a long list of fruits... continue reading »


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BranchOut Food’s Bell Pepper Crisps to expand Midwest availability

BranchOut Food has received a new order of more than $600,000 for its Bell Pepper Crisps from the Midwest region of the nation’s largest warehouse c... continue reading »


Fresh Del Monte Produce names head of specialty ingredients division

Fresh Del Monte Produce has named an executive charged with driving the growth of its specialty ingredients division. Deema Anani, chief commercial... continue reading »


Eagle Product Inspection redesigns X-ray system for faster inspection

Eagle Product Inspection has redesigned its Pipeline X-ray system for pumped products with enhanced features for faster inspection. Upgraded machin... continue reading »


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Share your concerns in Produce Processing’s 2025 Labor Survey

We want to hear about your most pressing labor concerns. Produce Processing is conducting its 2025 Labor Survey to take the pulse of the industry. ... continue reading »