Blackberries are already known for their health benefits, and someday, they might provide even more antioxidants than the ones you buy now, say University of Florida researchers. UF/IFAS researchers are trying to breed and grow blackberries, which ripen in April, May and June in the Sunshine...
New GPA projects will double berth capacity and significantly increase, yard, gate and rail to focus on landside efficiency.The Georgia Ports Authority hosted their 55th annual 2024 Georgia International Trade Conference. The event brings customers, business partners and industry leaders together...
Dr. Marion Nestle is a renowned nutrition professor at NYU and Cornell. She follows-up on food industry funded research to present a clearer picture of the results and their trustability. Do the claims the industry makes actually hold up under review? Keep an eye on our Fact Check files to find...
Eating out is governed by an unwritten rule book. Some behaviors are widely accepted, such as sending back an incorrect order. But others, such as refusing to pay for a disliked meal, are viewed by many Americans as faux pas. A recent YouGov survey asked 1,000 American adults about the...
Grower/shipper reflects on a successful start of the season with partner events.With Vidalia season well underway, Shuman Farms, a leading grower and shipper in the sweet onion industry, is pleased to announce the successful start of the Vidalia onion shipping season, marked by a series of events...
Across the globe, people are increasingly turning to greenhouses and indoor vertical farms to grow commodities. The systems use far less land than conventional farms, thereby drastically reducing some environmental impacts, University of Florida researchers say. They also require less...
The number of urban food programs seeking to create greater food resiliency and equity in New York City increased during the COVID-19 pandemic to support overstressed food supply chains. This urban agriculture community is fragmented, with little understanding of who is growing food and how it is...
As nut products continue to show strong growth in the snack category, flavored pecans have emerged as a consumer favorite, driving intentional and impulse sales at grocers, convenience stores and retailers. Pecan Nation and South Georgia Pecan Company, both multi-generational Georgia pecan...
Taking Steps to Fortify Cybersecurity and Improve Efficiencies in the Agriculture SectorZAG Technical Services (ZAG), an IT consulting firm, specializing in cybersecurity, data analytics, and managed services in the Ag and Food & Beverage industries, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new...
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially opened it’s registration for it’s annual Global Produce and Floral Show happening October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. “I’m always excited to see how this show evolves to meet the needs of our members and our industry,” said Global Show...
