Agriculture
AgroFresh introduces new product for U.S. growers
AgroFresh Solutions has introduced a new product for apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers in the U.S. called Harvista Mix “Harvista Mix is just the latest example of how we’re empowering the business of fresh at... more »
Sakata expands agricultural operations, opens Woodland Innovation Center
Sakata America Holding Company, Inc. celebrates the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility is located on 219 acres in Yolo County, California. "The expansion of the Woodland Innovation... more »
Bayer’s Culinary Council aims to shape future of vegetable breeding
Bayer Vegetable Seeds has created a Culinary Council to collaborate with chefs and foodservice experts, aiming to influence the future breeding of vegetables that meet both consumer and grower needs. The council held its inaugural... more »
Duda Farm Fresh Foods promotes, hires sales and strategy leaders
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a grower of fresh vegetables, has unveiled key changes in its leadership. Jeff Goodale has been promoted to senior vice president of strategy and business development, while Alan Ediger has joined... more »
EFI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the contributions of Hispanic and Latino farmworkers in agriculture. The organization, known for its efforts in workforce development and certification, launched a campaign... more »
Producers, suppliers may be on an accelerated deadline with FSMA 204 compliance
A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule requiring additional traceability records for certain foods goes into effect in January 2026, but the deadline for compliance may become a reality even sooner. The FDA’s... more »
U.S. land prices stable with regional shifts’ opportunities, risks
Despite land values reported as stable nationally, regional shifts are creating new opportunities and risks while nationally. A new report reveals national stability in the price of land but at the same time, the market... more »
Neolithics introduces AI produce inspection for vegetable growers
Neolithics has launched an AI-based produce inspection service designed to benefit vegetable growers by providing rapid, non-destructive assessments. The technology offers minute-by-minute results on the quality, ripeness and internal condition of produce, helping growers and... more »
Ladies to take center stage at IFPA Global Produce show
Female leadership will be a big focus at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. The show, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta, will attempt to dismantle myths about female... more »
Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty crop research and more at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event features over 70 educational sessions and... more »