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Key Technology to showcase new application for optical sorter
Key Technology will showcase a new application for its optical sorter at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. 1. Learn more about the machine.
Fresh carrot grower and distributor expanding into Southeast
Fresh carrot grower and distributor Bolthouse Fresh Foods its expanding into the Southeast. Learn where the new facility is located.
USDA officials confirmed; relief for farmers considered
The Senate confirmed three new USDA officials as the department mulls aid for U.S. farmers amid ongoing trade disputes. Learn more.
New pick and pack system to debut later this month
Sorma Group will premiere its new pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025. Learn more about the new machine.
Industry greets labor developments with cautious optimism
Recent labor decisions have agricultural industry insiders cautiously optimistic that long-lasting reform may be on the horizon. Learn more.
IFPA emphasizes importance of specialty crops to Congress
The IFPA urged Congress to prioritize specialty crops during testimony before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Learn more.
California ag production tops $60B for first time
California’s ag production topped $60 billion for the first time in 2024, totaling $61.2 billion. Learn what commodities led the way.
Plant-based edible coating company awarded research grant
Akorn Technology has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to advance its plant-based coatings. Learn more about the science.
Produce industry innovators to be recognized next month
Five winners of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Merchant Innovation awards will be recognized next month. Meet them.
Packaging company launches home compostable produce label
TIPA Compostable Packaging has launched a new certified home compostable label for fresh produce. Learn why that’s important.
Comment period on USDA reorganization plan extended
The public comment period on a proposed USDA reorganization has been extended until Sept. 30. Learn more details.
South African market opens to US fresh blueberries
After nearly a decade of collaboration, South Africa has approved market access for fresh blueberries from all U.S. states. Learn more.
Flexible packaging company names new global sales director
Flexible packaging solutions company Parkside has a new global sales director. Meet the new hire and learn about his role.
Cooling solutions company forms cold chain licensing agreement
Cooling solutions company Phononic has formed an exclusive cold chain licensing agreement with Peltier Technology. Learn more details
Frozen vegetables recalled because of listeria concerns
Endico Potatoes is recalling Endico brand peas and carrots and mixed vegetables because of Listeria monocytogenes concerns. Learn more.
Biopesticide uses chitosan to fight pests in tree nuts, citrus and grapes
A biopesticide provides growers of tree nuts, citrus crops and grape varieties in California with a new weapon. Learn more about how it works.