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KeHE Distributors adds experienced CPG executive to board
Fresh and specialty product distributor KeHE Distributors has appointed a seasoned consumer packaged goods executive to its board. Learn more
Del Monte Foods closing California cannery
The closure of a Del Monte Foods fruit cannery in California, will affect around 600 year-round employees and another 1,200 seasonal workers.
Report: $15B in additional grower aid on the table
Key congressional figures are working to put together $15 billion in aid, including relief for specialty crop growers. Learn more.
USDA to purchase up to $80M in specialty crops
USDA will purchase up to $80M in specialty crops and products in a move fruit and tree nut growers hope will provide a boost. Learn more
PMMI Foundation workforce investment tops $1M in 2025
The PMMI Foundation invested $1.2 million in workforce development programs in 2025. Learn where the money went.
Leading avocado provider to acquire California produce company
Fresh avocado producer and distributor Mission Produce will acquire California-based Calavo Growers. Learn additional transaction details.
Food solutions conference to feature wind turbine tour
The Food Production Solutions Association Food Solutions Exchange & Conference is expected to draw around 200 executives. Learn more.
Fresh Del Monte Produce promotes Abbas to president
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has promoted longtime company executive Mohammed Abbas to president and chief operating officer. Learn more.
Board member takes full-time leadership position with CEA company
An Edible Garden board member has joined the controlled environment agriculture producer’s leadership team. Learn more.
Cabernet Sauvignon tops California’s $3M 2024 wine crush
A handful of varieties shouldering the majority of the California’s $3 million wine grape crush in 2024. Learn more.
New partnership aims to facilitate standardized RRG assessment
Research initiative aims to create a template for evaluating Regenerative Robust Gasification (RRG) at landfills and incinerators. Learn more.
New dietary guidelines call for more beans, less red meat
New dietary guidelines recommend more beans and lentils and less red and processed meats and starchy vegetables.
Automation veteran joins JLS to lead cartoning solutions
JLS Automation has tapped an industry automation veteran to lead its cartoning advances. Meet the company’s newest team member.
Oregon produce distributor joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Fresh produce distributor Fuji Produce has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to power its food traceability program. Learn more
Rice, cotton to receive highest per-acre assistance rates
Rice and cotton will receive the highest Farmer Bridge Assistance rates, while specialty crops await relief details. Learn more.
Study: Vegetable growing, processing contributes $5.4B to Michigan economy
Study finds that Michigan’s vegetable farming and processing industries contribute $5.4 billion annually to the state’s economy. Learn more.