Berries
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
The mission of AC Foods is to expand access to healthy food through better farming, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, responsible land stewardship and supporting local communities where it grows and operates. “We are... more »
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled... more »
South Africa opens for U.S. fresh blueberries
South Africa has officially approved market access for fresh blueberries from all U.S. states. All facilities intending to ship to South Africa must register. The market will be added to the comprehensive facility registration form... more »
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The head of a Florida-based tomato grower-packer-distributor is on the executive leadership team of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). Elyse Lipman, CEO of Lipman Family Farms in Immokalee, Florida, is IFPA’s 2026 chair-elect. The... more »
MBG Marketing CEO Brad Moorer dies
MBG Marketing and Naturipe Farms is mourning the loss of its CEO, Brad Moorer. Moorer, 48, died Aug. 7. Moorer led MBG Marketing and its growers for nearly 15 years. He started his career as... more »
Blueberry assessment hike considered
The blueberry industry is debating increasing U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) assessments to fortify marketing and improve blueberries’ position in the marketplace. Fresh and processed fruit growers pay $18 per ton ($0.009 per pound). The... more »