Verité’s First Mile Toolkit helps ag professionals navigate complex labor compliance requirements

International nonprofit organization Verité has been helping businesses, governments, and civil society solve complex labor rights problems in global supply chains for the past three decades.

September 11 , 2025

Millennials are ready to take the lead in driving produce sales, survey finds

The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC)'s “What’s New? 2025” survey reports that baby boomers will be dethroned as the main buyers of fresh fruit and vegetables in the next two years.

September 11 , 2025

Poland's fresh blueberries are ready to break into the Taiwanese market

Taiwanese outlets report local authorities completed phytosanitary inspections on site, officially authorizing Polish fresh blueberry imports into the Asian country.

September 10 , 2025

Driscoll’s names Jiunn Shih as its Global Chief Marketing Officer

Shih's role is new to the company and aims to build a world-class global marketing structure and expand investment in brand programs across Driscoll’s markets.

September 10 , 2025

Global jackfruit market to almost double in size by 2033

Consumer awareness about plant-based diets has translated into constant growth rates for the global jackfruit market, currently valued at $343.2 million.

September 10 , 2025

With the help of Kenya, Nigerian avocados seek to be the next African sensation

The Nigerian avocado sector is a lagging one that has historically focused on local consumption despite its enormous agricultural potential.

September 10 , 2025

Hawai’i lime growers are closer than ever to ship Persian lime to the US

Local producer Mahi Pono is advocating for less strict phytosanitary regulations for Hawai'i limes and lemons to facilitate entry of the produce into the mainland.

September 10 , 2025

South Africa in talks with the US to secure fair trade deal

Members of the South African government are now in Washington, meeting a wide range of stakeholders, including White House officials, legislators, and industry leaders.

September 09 , 2025

Chilean retail giant Cencosud set to acquire The Fresh Market

This acquisition grants Cencosud full ownership of the American supermarket chain, further strengthening the retailer's position in the US.

September 09 , 2025

University of Florida study enlists local residents to fight the spread of citrus greening disease

The grand majority of participants reported having increased knowledge about citrus greening disease while 89 percent agreed to remove infected trees.

September 09 , 2025