Vast majority of companies that pledged to remove cages from egg supply chains by 2023 or earlier have completed transition.The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 95 animal protection organizations in 75 countries across six continents, today released...
Organic Trade Association Pegs Sales Of Organic Products Near Record $70 BillionU.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace hit $69.7 billion last year, up 3.4...
Beloved Georgia Fruit Set For A Bumper Crop After Missed SeasonGeorgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets across North America. The signature sweet taste of Georgia's legendary fruit was truly missed...
For most of the last three years, American consumers have been grappling with greater financial pressure from increased prices throughout the economy. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has fallen since its June 2022 peak of 9.1%, but current...
Ever since Florida farmers have been growing tomatoes, they’ve picked them by hand or hired laborers. It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with machine-harvestable tomatoes developed by University of Florida scientists. Now that the varieties are...
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...
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...
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...
Southern Roots is the Southeast Produce Council’s leadership program for women in produce with a strong commitment to give back to the community, enriching the lives of women in our industry and beyond. The program’s mission is to cultivate genuine relationships by...
A new study shows seafood food loss and waste in the United States is approximately 22.7%, a drastic decrease from previous estimates of between 43% and 47%. The study, conducted in part by researchers from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural...
