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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 »
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee to meet in October
The USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee will meet in-person and virtually next month in Virginia. The meetings will take place fro... continue reading »

Report forecasts 12% drop in California processing tomato production
A new USDA report forecasts contracted production of processing tomatoes in California to fall 12% in 2024. A predicted output of 11.3 million tons th... continue reading »
Tomato late blight confirmed in Wisconsin
Tomato late blight has been confirmed in western Dane County, Wisconsin. Dane County is located in the central southern part of the state. Universi... continue reading »
Fresh Inset introduces flexible ethylene-inhibiting packaging solution
Global food technology Fresh Inset has introduced a flexible ethylene-inhibiting packaging technology to help extend produce quality and shelf life. ... continue reading »
Trio of team members promoted at Natural Delights
Medjool date producer Natural Delights has promoted three team members within the Arizona-based company. Bridgette Weber has been promoted to sales... continue reading »
Florida tomato trade associations select new leader
Longtime produce industry leader Robert Guenther is the new head of Florida’s tomato trade associations. Guenther will serve as the executive vic... continue reading »
Sun-Maid Growers of California names new president
Industry veteran Steve Loftus has been named president and chief operating officer of Sun-Maid Growers of California. Loftus has held various leade... continue reading »
Keynote speakers set for Global Produce and Floral Show
Keynote speakers at the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show include the chairman and CEO of The Kroger Co. and the founder of Netflix. The event is... continue reading »