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Farm Market Bus Tour gearing up for December

The Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 will provide an in-depth look at four West Michigan farm markets' business operations and agritourism features. Fruit... continue reading »

A cluster of red strawberries ripen on a green vine

Indoor strawberry grower choses Sollum LED lighting system

Indoor strawberry grower Vertiberry has chosen Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Total Controlled Environment Agriculture demonstration fac... continue reading »

Companies team up to trial plastic-free blueberry packaging

Blueberry grower and genetics company Mountain Blue has partnered with packaging solutions company Opal to trial plastic-free cardboard punnets. Th... continue reading »

Pucker up for a pickle party party this weekend

It’s a pickle party! Controlled environment agriculture company Edible Garden AG will be celebrating the briny snack at 2024 Global Produce &... continue reading »

IFPA welcomes latest Produce Industry Leadership Program class

International Fresh Produce Association’s incoming Produce Industry Leadership Program class features a dozen professionals who will develop career ... continue reading »

Specialty food importer acquires ingredient company

Specialty food importer Atalanta Corp. has acquired organic ingredient company Big Picture Foods in the second acquisition of 2024 for the New Jersey-... continue reading »

Luxury pineapple to be available in Europe early next year

A luxury pineapple that took more than 15 years to develop and costs nearly $400 will be available in Europe in early 2025. Fresh Del Monte’s Rub... continue reading »

Georgia fruit and vegetable growers begin to assess storm’s impact

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is working to assess the damage. GFVGA staff will begin... continue reading »

Wisconsin-based contractor acquires food processing equipment manufacturer

Wisconsin-based contractor Tweet Garot Mechanical has acquired vegetable and fruit processing equipment manufacturer G.J. Olney in a move the contract... continue reading »

USDA investment aimed at bolstering specialty crop production

A new round of USDA investment will advance research and Extension activities aimed at solving key challenges facing specialty crop and organic agricu... continue reading »