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The request allocates $10 billion to row and specialty crop producers for crops planted in 2026, with the remaining $1.1...
06/25/2026

The request allocates $10 billion to row and specialty crop producers for crops planted in 2026, with the remaining $1.1 billion designated for Florida farmers hit by winter storms in late 2025 and early 2026.

Driven by a consumer desire for health, sustainability and transparency, the sector is experiencing remarkable market gr...
06/24/2026

Driven by a consumer desire for health, sustainability and transparency, the sector is experiencing remarkable market growth, which growers are meeting through third-party certifications, supply chain management and high-volume, reliable retail programs.

Following a record-breaking $3.8 billion year in retail sales, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is looking to a pivot...
06/24/2026

Following a record-breaking $3.8 billion year in retail sales, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is looking to a pivotal July USDA referendum to sustain its massive market momentum and combat rising industry pressures.

Frustrated shoppers took to social media to call out the grocery retailer after waiting in digital checkout lines for up...
06/24/2026

Frustrated shoppers took to social media to call out the grocery retailer after waiting in digital checkout lines for up to 45 minutes, only to find out the highly anticipated free boxes had vanished in seconds.

With localized production suffering immense financial losses, Gavin Willis shares how growers hope upcoming trade talks ...
06/23/2026

With localized production suffering immense financial losses, Gavin Willis shares how growers hope upcoming trade talks will address stark differences in environmental and labor costs.

06/23/2026

Rochelle Bohm, Vice President of Marketing for CMI Orchards, is joining Christina Herrick on this week's episode of The Packer Podcast.

They'll be talking about real challenges with EPRs and why Bohm calls it a "tax" instead of a fee.

Catch the episode later this week: tinyurl.com/cfc3dnxb

Burns joins JOH from Gutsy Inc., where he most recently served as senior vice president of sales, bringing a quarter-cen...
06/23/2026

Burns joins JOH from Gutsy Inc., where he most recently served as senior vice president of sales, bringing a quarter-century of CPG experience spanning beverage and produce sectors across multiple retail channels.

Months after canneries in Modesto and Hughson shut down, clingstone peach growers face canceled contracts and an uncerta...
06/23/2026

Months after canneries in Modesto and Hughson shut down, clingstone peach growers face canceled contracts and an uncertain supply chain.

Over the past 42 years, growers, shippers, retailers and consumers have come to recognize the value of the Jersey Fresh ...
06/23/2026

Over the past 42 years, growers, shippers, retailers and consumers have come to recognize the value of the Jersey Fresh logo on the produce they buy, ship or sell.

Fresh from securing key advocacy wins, the International Fresh Produce Association CEO brought a clear message to the re...
06/22/2026

Fresh from securing key advocacy wins, the International Fresh Produce Association CEO brought a clear message to the recent Washington Conference: The produce industry's voice is actively shaping federal policy, but the fight for fresh is far from over.

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