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$60B addition to ag programs in megabill tied to SNAP changes
A proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a $4 trillion "Reconciliation Bill" hinges on securing support for a... continue reading »
Merger combines Canada-based produce suppliers
North American Produce Buyers (NAPB) has merged with Fresh Advancements, Freshline Foods and Bamford Produce Co. (Bamford Group), a Canadian supplier ... continue reading »
Conagra Brands divesting line of shelf-stable products
Conagra Brands is divesting its line of Chef Boyardee shelf-stable products in an agreement with Hometown Food Co., a portfolio company of Brynwood Pa... continue reading »
Mission Produce adds financial executive to board
Global avocado producer and distributor Mission Produce has appointed longtime food industry executive Michael Bryan Sims to its board of directors. ... continue reading »
USDA to provide $340.6M in relief for farmers affected by natural disasters
The USDA has announced $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers, ranchers and rural communities affected by natural disasters through the age... continue reading »
Duda Farm Fresh Foods recalls celery product because of listeria concerns
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has voluntarily recalled one production lot of washed and ready-to-eat celery sticks because of the possibility of Listeria mono... continue reading »
GrubMarket adds Arizona produce distributor to growing portfolio
Food supply chain and private ecommerce company GrubMarket continued a recent acquisition spree by adding an Arizona produce distributor to its portfo... continue reading »
Ag industry prepares for impact of new round of tariff turmoil
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump. The new measures include a b... continue reading »
Legislation aims to buoy young growers’ access to farmland
Legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to address the future of farming by helping young farmers and ranchers access farmlan... continue reading »
IFPA food safety chief leaving to direct efforts at Boar’s Head
The leader of the International Fresh Produce Association’s food safety efforts is leaving the organization to become the new chief food safety offi... continue reading »
