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IFPA’s director of government relations chosen for NCAE leadership role
Meet the experienced industry advocate and IFPA official chosen as the new leader the National Council of Agricultural Employers.
SOMIC Packaging open house celebrates US operations
More than 120 guests attended SOMIC Packaging’s open house at its new North American headquarters. Learn more about the plant’s purpose.
Dole plc wins sustainability award for watershed management project
Dole plc won the Sustainability in the Food Industry Award by The Shelby and Griffin Report. Learn about the winning project.
French fry processing facility now open in Argentina
Global frozen potato company Lamb Weston Holdings has opened a 430,000-square-foot french fry processing facility in Buenos Aires. Learn more.
TIPA adds high-barrier film and laminate products to portfolio
TIPA Compostable Packaging has added four new high-barrier film and laminate products to its portfolio. Learn more.
SCFBA renews call for specialty crop consideration in ag relief
An organization is fighting to be sure specialty crops are included in any economic ag relief. Learn more detials.
Tessenderlo Kerley expands soil fumigation portfolio with acquisitions
New acquisitions have expanded Tessenderlo Kerley’s fumigation portfolio. Learn about the Phoenix-based company’s latest business moves.
Revisions introduced for some H-2A filings, AEWR calculations
New guidelines are revising some H-2A filing processes as well as Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) calculations. Learn more.
Corteva to separate seed, crop protection businesses in 2026
Corteva plans to separate its seed and crop protection businesses into two independent companies by the second half of 2026. Learn why.
NIFA Extension support program RFPs due Oct. 31
Requests for proposals for NIFA’s 2926 Capacity Programs must be received by Oct. 31. Learn more about the programs.
Minnesota produce company recalls cantaloupe because of listeria concerns
A Minnestoa company has recalled cantaloupe products because of listeria concerns. Learn more about the potentially affected products.
Southern states to receive Helene recovery funding
USDA has announced millions in disaster relief to a pair of Southern states to aid in Helene recovery. Learn more details.
PMMI Foundation awards 6 workforce development scholarships
Six students received workforce development scholarships from the PMMI Foundation to pursue careers in packaging and processing. Meet them.
BranchOut launches new crunchy fruit crisps multipack
BranchOut Food has launched a Crunchy Fruit Multipack featuring 18 packs of pineapple, strawberry and banana fruit crisps. Learn more.
KeHE Distributors extends partnership with national retailer
National fresh and specialty product distributor KeHE Distributors has extended its partnership with a national retailer. Learn more.
Specialty crop trade receives $8.3 million boost
USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help boost U.S. specialty crop trade and market access. Find out who the 11 recipients are.