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Corteva to separate seed, crop protection businesses in 2026
In order to focus more directly on farmers' needs, Corteva plans to separate its seed and crop protection businesses into two independent companies by... continue reading »
KeHE Distributors extends partnership with national retailer
National fresh and specialty product distributor KeHE Distributors has extended its distribution partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market, signing a 10... continue reading »
Fresh carrot grower and distributor expanding into Southeast
Fresh carrot grower and distributor Bolthouse Fresh Foods is expanding into the Southeast with a new growing and packing facility in Georgia. Plant... continue reading »
Produce industry innovators to be recognized next month
Five winners of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Merchant Innovation awards will be recognized Oct. 17 at the Global Produce &am... continue reading »
Flexible packaging company names new global sales director
Flexible packaging solutions company Parkside has named Joe Strathearn as its new global sales director. He will focus on expanding the company’s re... continue reading »
Cooling solutions company forms cold chain licensing agreement
Cooling solutions company Phononic has formed an exclusive cold chain licensing agreement with Peltier Technology. Phononic’s Active Cooling Solu... continue reading »
USDA discontinues use of Agricultural Labor Survey
The USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Network (NASS) has discontinued the Agricultural Labor Survey (FLS), used for decades to measure farm wag... continue reading »
Mama’s Creations acquires ready-to-eat meals manufacturer
Crown I Enterprises, a ready-to-eat meals manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of global foodservice distribution company Sysco Corp., has been ac... continue reading »
Finalists chosen in $3M ag business startup competition
Twenty startups have been chosen as finalists in the seventh round of Grow-NY, a $3 million annual food and agriculture business competition. Empir... continue reading »
IFPA names 2026 executive committee, board members
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)’s 2026 board of directors is made up of an internationally diverse slate of industry leaders who ... continue reading »
