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Merger creates new food packaging platform
MPE Partners has invested in the merged companies of Central Coated Products and Sun America, known as the Company, to establish a new high-performanc... continue reading »
Mexico to release Rio Grande River water to US under agreement
A long-awaited agreement between the U.S. and Mexico will release water from the Rio Grande River in a move aimed at helping meet the needs of farmers... continue reading »
Additional $1.3B in specialty crop funds available
A second round of USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program payments will provide up to $1.3 billion for specialty crop produce... continue reading »
USDA teams up with SC to support food resiliency
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has partnered with the S.C. Department of Agriculture to award $4.1 million for 26 projects through the Resilien... continue reading »
IFPA comments highlight priorities for organic fresh produce sector
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has submitted comments highlighting priorities for the organic fresh produce sector in response to ... continue reading »
Mission Produce opening avocado packinghouse in Guatemala
Mission Produce, a leader in sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, is opening a state-of-the-art packinghouse in Guatemala to bett... continue reading »
Fresh Express rebrand includes redesigned packaging
Value-added salads maker Fresh Express has redesigned its packaging as part of a marketing refresh aimed at resonating with shoppers while emphasizing... continue reading »
USDA to provide $340.6M in relief for farmers affected by natural disasters
The USDA has announced $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers, ranchers and rural communities affected by natural disasters through the age... continue reading »
IFPA to debut regional women in produce event next month
Building on the success of its annual Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, the International Fresh Produce Association will debut a regional event... continue reading »
Cal-Organic Farms to offer new chopped greens and chopped vegetable lines
Cal-Organic Farms is expanding into the organic value-added vegetable category with a new line of organic fresh-cut vegetables. With the acquisitio... continue reading »
