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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.
USDA discontinues use of Agricultural Labor Survey
USDA’ has discontinued the Agricultural Labor Survey (FLS), used for decades to measure farm wages. Learn what the action means for growers.
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
Learn how a $15 million award aims to help California growers combat water scarcity, labor shortages and other challenges.
Mama’s Creations acquires ready-to-eat meals manufacturer
A ready-to-eat meals manufacturer has been acquired by Mama’s Creations. Learn how the deal will affect both comapnies.
Court vacates 2023 Labor Department AEWR methodology rule
A federal court vacated a Labor Department AEWR methodology published in 2023 and challenged in court. Learn more.
Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches
An award-winning, fully automated pineapple wax dosing solution has been officially launched. Learn more about the machine.