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The Netherlands-based company has entered a strategic agreement to license Pairwise’s precision plant breeding tools, wi...
11/22/2025

The Netherlands-based company has entered a strategic agreement to license Pairwise’s precision plant breeding tools, with the goal of accelerating the development of improved vegetable varieties that meet the evolving needs of growers, retailers and consumers.

In an exclusive interview, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi says EPA’s new WOTUS definition fully reflects the Sac...
11/22/2025

In an exclusive interview, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi says EPA’s new WOTUS definition fully reflects the Sackett ruling, simplifies compliance and delivers the certainty farmers have been demanding for years.

USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce says USDA’s new phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program expands eligibili...
11/22/2025

USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce says USDA’s new phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program expands eligibility, requires in-person enrollment and targets losses from the 2023 and 2024 weather disasters.

Started in 2016, the San Francisco-based market's food recovery program continues to rescue and donate an incredible 4,0...
11/21/2025

Started in 2016, the San Francisco-based market's food recovery program continues to rescue and donate an incredible 4,000 pounds of produce a day from its 20 merchants.

Seeking to accelerate online growth, improve profitability and simplify the customer experience, the Cincinnati-based gr...
11/21/2025

Seeking to accelerate online growth, improve profitability and simplify the customer experience, the Cincinnati-based grocer says it's moving to a hybrid e-commerce model.

Robert Guenther, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and manager of the Florida Tomato Committee, sa...
11/21/2025

Robert Guenther, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and manager of the Florida Tomato Committee, says growers have had great weather, which has set the state up for a strong start.

From tomatoes to kale to cauliflower, companies in the market share what offerings they'll have ready to go.
11/21/2025

From tomatoes to kale to cauliflower, companies in the market share what offerings they'll have ready to go.

Vancouver, B.C.-based grower, marketer and distributor says this new facility will help it meet its goal of expanding it...
11/20/2025

Vancouver, B.C.-based grower, marketer and distributor says this new facility will help it meet its goal of expanding its distribution in the Prairies by more than 200%.

With more than a decade of experience in the food industry, she most recently served as a business manager for a nationa...
11/20/2025

With more than a decade of experience in the food industry, she most recently served as a business manager for a national sales and marketing agency.

Texas-based Fox Packaging unpacks the options and the benefits of each when it comes to making oranges, grapefruit and m...
11/20/2025

Texas-based Fox Packaging unpacks the options and the benefits of each when it comes to making oranges, grapefruit and more shine.

There’s a lot of new, fancy tech out there for produce growers to choose from. Start the process off right by asking the...
11/20/2025

There’s a lot of new, fancy tech out there for produce growers to choose from. Start the process off right by asking these questions first.

Annual survey shows a traditional meal with all the fixings will require fewer dollars per person this year. But look to...
11/19/2025

Annual survey shows a traditional meal with all the fixings will require fewer dollars per person this year. But look to shell out more dollars if turkey isn’t the only meat on your menu.

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