Industry Announcements
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Port of Oakland March container volume grows
The Port of Oakland March container volume continues to signal the Port’s cargo growth.
April 25 , 2024
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CPMA's Ron Lemaire presents State of the Fresh Produce Industry address
April 24 , 2024
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Ocean Mist Farms Hires New Chief Financial Officer
April 23 , 2024
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Pear Bureau Northwest announces new communications coordinator
Marketing Communications Manager Jim Morris says her background with another agricultural commodity, "gives her an authentic voice to represent our growers and the industry."
April 23 , 2024
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Fox Packaging mourns founder, Kenneth Fox
Sixty years ago, Kenneth Fox started what would be known today as Fox Packaging.
April 22 , 2024
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USDA launches trade mission in India
Throughout the week, participants representing a diverse array of American food and agricultural products can look forward to reinvigorating existing business relationships and forging new connections with local importers.
April 22 , 2024
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Fresh Farms sales team expands
As the company gears up for the current Mexico grape season, Shaun Ricks joins the team with a clear vision and dedication to furthering the success of Fresh Farms.
April 20 , 2024
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El Niño effect drives food crisis in Southern Africa
April 19 , 2024
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USDA proposes rule for exports and reserves of tart cherries
This action would set the free percentage of tart cherries at 94% and the restricted percentage at 6%.
April 19 , 2024
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APHIS updates federal domestic soil quarantines map
APHIS restricts the movement of domestic soil from areas within the continental United States that are under quarantine for specific plant pests.
April 19 , 2024