The Packer

08/23/2025

Nicole Rivera Hartery is breaking barriers in the beekeeping world, representing and empowering Black and Brown women while championing sustainable practices. Featured in the PBS Terra’s "Women of the Earth," she highlights the intersection of community, culture and conservation in a field often…

Nicole Rivera Hartery is breaking barriers in the beekeeping world, representing and empowering Black and Brown women while championing sustainable practices. Featured in the PBS Terra’s "Women of the Earth," she highlights the intersection of community, culture and conservation in a field often.....

08/23/2025

USDA has approved a nationwide increase in the mushroom assessment rate to support promotion, research and consumer information programs.

08/23/2025

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association president shares how vital trade agreements are to the success of the entire fresh produce industry, changing Canadian shopper mindsets and more.

08/22/2025

Watson will speak at the upcoming ASAC Annual Conference in Indianapolis from Nov. 2-4.

08/22/2025

Fifth-generation grower Bill Kercher says adding a "robot weeded" label to his family's tray pack of sweet corn is just a part of his family's regenerative agriculture efforts.

08/22/2025

Leafy greens and salads represent a large and strategically important consumer segment, the companies say.

08/21/2025

For the fifth year, Zespri Sungold Kiwiwfruit has been recognized as a “best snack” in the produce category.

08/21/2025

The grocer's Meet Your Farmer series gives a voice to farmers and ranchers who are changing the way food is produced to ensure a livable, healthy tomorrow.

08/21/2025

Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is joining us on the next episode of The Packer Podcast.

We'll be talking about tariffs, global trade, and more!

Catch the latest episode when it comes out, and all other episodes, here: tinyurl.com/3ssc4myx

08/21/2025

In Charlotte, N.C., The Bulb Urban Farm has found a way to turn farming and food waste into opportunity. By combining urban farming, grocery partnerships and community-driven mobile markets, the organization provides consistent, barrier-free access to fresh produce while strengthening trust and…

08/21/2025

Roof rats, although not new to the country, have taken over tree nut orchards in the southern and western San Joaquin Valley and are estimated to cause between $109 million to $311 million in on-farm loses.

08/20/2025

The U.S. is the largest destination for table grapes, but demand has been stagnant, a problem for global growers who expect larger production.