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Consumers turn to recession spending tips to fight inflation

The height, the widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “But the focus on inflation is not limited t... more

U.S. Apple: ocean shipping reform a step in the right direction

U.S. Apple President and CEO Jim Bair attended the signing ceremony at the White House for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. President Joe Biden signed the legislation on June 16. Apple leaders across the U.S. have long advocated for an overhaul t... more

Biden signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act

President Joe Biden has signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which is designed to ease supply chain challenges leading to port congestion, reduced exports of U.S. agricultural products and higher prices. Biden signed the legislation June ... more

NASGA prepares for 2023 meeting, conference

The 10th North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS), a meeting of strawberry growers, researchers and other industry members from around the globe, will be held in conjunction with the 2023 NASGA conference. The conference will be held March 7-10,... more

Drought hits Northern California growers hard

As California toils through a third consecutive drought year, many Sacramento Valley farmers, well known for supporting waterfowl that stop along the Pacific Flyway, are being left high and dry. The farmers are facing water-supply challenges that ... more

Viva Fresh calls for participants in Clean Eating Challenge

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is seeking participants for next year's Clean Eating Challenge. This year, 11 participants completed the third annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge which culminated at April’s Viva Fresh Expo... more

Novozymes, AgroFresh focus on post-harvest freshness

Biotech company Novozymes and post-harvest freshness solutions provider AgroFresh are forming a research and commercialization partnership. Through the partnership, the companies will be developing products that can improve post-harvest food quali... more