Indian port workers call for strikes

Labor groups informed port authorities that workers will begin indefinite strikes at all ports starting December 17 in protest of the lack of action on long-standing concerns.

November 28 , 2024

Poland opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the agreement would expose European farmers to unfair competition, citing concern for his country's food security, an opinion that France representatives reinforced. 

November 28 , 2024

National Watermelon Association congratulates Brooke Rollins

Pending Senate confirmation, the association expressed its eagerness to "collaborate with her and the incoming administration to advocate for meaningful solutions that uphold the values and hard work of the farming community."

November 28 , 2024

Farm bill text released by Michigan U.S. senator

Chairwoman Stabenow invested $39 billion in new resources to "provide certainty to farmers, strengthen the safety net for American families, and grow rural prosperity."

November 27 , 2024

President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on all Mexico and Canada imports

Trump announced the news on his Truth Social platform, adding that imposing a 25% tariff on both countries is a priority in his presidential agenda.

November 27 , 2024

The United Kingdom stone fruit market has grown steadily

The main drivers are urban farming initiatives, the adoption of sustainable practices, growth in organic farming, online grocery shopping, and the increasing trade of peaches.

November 27 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH announces major victory over serial offending infringer grower in Italy

The court in Bari has ordered the infringing grower to remove all illegal vines at their own expense even before the first instance judgment.

November 26 , 2024

Federal Court Grants nationwide stay of enforcement of Labor Rules, U.S. Apple Association is among the 11 plaintiffs

The provisions that have been overturned were parts of that rule, including requiring agricultural employers to allow temporary foreign farmworkers to unionize.

November 26 , 2024

Kroger names new CMO

Mary Ellen Adcock will be succeeding Stuart Aitken who will remain in his role through December 31, 2024. 

November 26 , 2024

Westfalia drives sustainability with laser tattooed mangos

Driven by its Netherlands-based operations, this initiative eliminates the need for individual plastic PLU stickers.

November 26 , 2024