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USDA halts plans for new organic marketing board
The USDA has ended a proposed rule to establish a national research and promotion program for certified organic products. The decision also terminates the proposed rule on referendum procedures. USDA based the termination on lack... more »
Reception Honoring Women in Produce to feature Jewell
Cindy Jewell, vice president of marketing at California Giant Berry Farms, will be the honoree and featured speaker at the Reception Honoring Women in Produce, Tuesday, June 26, at United Fresh 2018 in Chicago. Prior... more »
Organic fresh produce sales start strong in first quarter 2018
Organic fresh produce sales started the year strong with eight percent dollar and volume growth compared to the first quarter of 2017, according to the Organic Produce Network (OPN). Organic packaged salads remain the category... more »
Reversing trend of fewer customers, sales at farmers’ markets
Across much of the United States, farmers markets have reported a decrease in consumer participation over the last couple of years. Farmers have increasingly reported this decrease has resulted in a drop in sales and... more »
Tanimura & Antle’s PlantTape earns PMA’s excellence honor
Tanimura & Antle’s PlantTape automated transplanting system has been awarded the second annual Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award, Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced May 3. The award was presented at PMA’s Tech Knowledge... more »
How to build a farm market play area on budget
Georgia’s Southern Grace Farms shows how far growers can stretch dollars toward establishing a new farm market. Jennifer McMillan of Southern Grace Farms in Enigma, Georgia, spoke at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable... more »
Del Monte Fresh Produce exec to keynote United FreshMKT
Del Monte Fresh Produce Senior Vice President, North America, Sales, Marketing and Product Management, Emanuel Lazopoulos will put the spotlight on innovation as keynote speaker at this year’s United... more »
Vidalia onions pack date announced
Vidalia onions will be available starting Friday, April 20, the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee recently announced. Grown and hand-cultivated exclusively in 20 southeastern Georgia counties by 80 registered growers and... more »
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