California's water supplies "in trouble as climate change worsens natural dry spells"

A closer look at California’s water resources shows the challenge ahead and how climate change is putting the state’s water supply and agriculture at risk.

December 24 , 2021

California set for rain and snow over holiday period

Forecasters warned that holiday travel, especially through high passes, would be affected by multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow and gusty winds.

December 23 , 2021

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls packaged salads due to possible listeria contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables has announced a voluntary precautionary recall of all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer City, NC and Yuma, AZ processing facilities due to a possible health risk from listeria.

December 23 , 2021

Mission Produce resilient in Q4 despite "significant headwinds"

"Mexico’s challenging supply dynamic, port delays and logistics issues, and the variability in consumer shopping patterns due to the ever-changing COVID conditions negatively impacted our profitability," the company's CEO said.

December 23 , 2021

Calavo Growers appoints new CEO

The new appointee previously served as the President and CEO of the Castellini Group of Companies, and also held executive roles at Chiquita Brands International.

December 22 , 2021

Full Harvest closes $23M Series B financing round

The produce business-to-business marketplace specializing in surplus and imperfect produce announced the closure of the round led by agtech investor TELUS Ventures.

December 22 , 2021

FDA announces listeria outbreak linked to packaged salad

According to the CDC, as of Dec. 21, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of listeria have been reported from eight states.

December 22 , 2021

A guide to cultivating grapes under covers

The practice of cultivating grapes under covers is an alternative that may be somewhat new for some farmers but has become a favorite of hundreds of agricultural producers around the world for several decades, thanks to its advantages and benefits.

December 22 , 2021

Innovative biodegradable agricultural ties

BOA FANG ranks as one of the few dedicated companies to tying processes that use 100% natural, biodegradable and sustainable materials.

December 22 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte's sustainability programs receive high scores, awards

Fresh Del Monte scored in CDP’s Leadership Level with an A- in the Water Security category and wins in the SEAL’s Environmental Initiatives category.

December 22 , 2021