The Packer

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.

Trump Seeks Additional $11 Billion in Farm Aid

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.

The State of Organic Produce: Accelerating Demand and Market Resiliency

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.

July Referendum Pivotal to Sustaining Blueberry Market Momentum, Says USHBC Chair

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.

Aldi’s Blind Box Giveaway Sparks Backlash

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.

Washington Raspberry Commission Looks to Trade Review to Counter Low-Cost Imports

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.

JOH Welcomes Brendan Burns as SVP

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

What the Del Monte Plant Closures Mean for the Future of California Clingstone Peaches

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.

Garden State’s Jersey Fresh Brand Flourishes

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.

‘Fight for Fresh’ is Far From Over, Says IFPA CEO Cathy Burns