4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (118+ words) Bland Farms, Glennville, GA, has earned the 2025 Grocery Insights Category Leadership Award in both onions and sweet potatoes, while Director of Sales Sloan Lott has been appointed chairman of the board for the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC). With roots in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (580+ words) The kiwifruit industry's Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal " which recognises outstanding contribution and leadership " has been awarded to Peter Ombler for his significant and lasting contribution to the kiwifruit industry over four decades." Established in 2012, the Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal honours…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (263+ words) St. Croix Falls, WI "ThePotato Sustainability Alliance(PSA) announced that its Board of Directors has formally approved the implementation of a third-party verification process for thePSA Program, marking an important step forward in strengthening the program's integrity, credibility, and long-term…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (313+ words) Charlottetown, PE " Three Prince Edward Island farms are gearing up to welcome Islanders for another year of the popular Fill Your Boots potato giveaway, building on its focus on community relations, engagement, curiosity, and fun. This Island-grown initiative is led…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (671+ words) August 5, 2025 | 4 min to read Our global food systems are under siege, with climate change, natural disasters disrupting supply chains, and conflicts affecting agriculture in vulnerable regions. Add to that a booming population " set to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 " and the…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (116+ words) The California Walnut Commission, Folsom, CA, commends U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for her leadership and advocacy during May's trade mission to the U.K., which highlighted significant opportunities for American agricultural exports. The mission, Rollins' first since taking office, focused on…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (202+ words) Rafael Teran Melchor of Stemilt Growers has been named the 2025 recipient of the Farmworker of the Year Award, a national recognition program that honors farmworkers for their exceptional leadership, contributions and impact on the fresh produce industry. Now in its…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1691+ words) July 7, 2025 | 10 min to read Like counterparts across the country, retail in Michigan has been evolving for both chain and independent stores as they cope with changing consumer demand and operational challenges. But being surrounded by lots of produce production and…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (997+ words) By Carol M. Bareuther July 1, 2025 | 7 min to read Organic fruits and vegetables have moved from niche to need-to-have offerings for U.S. retailers.This shift started nearly a quarter of a century ago when the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP)…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (758+ words) In the wake of natural disasters, like the recent Los Angeles fires, the urgency to provide relief to affected communities and first responders is paramount. In ... To access your saved articles or create a new account with just your email…...