Last month the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission hosted its #SweetHarvestTour2024 where both domestic and international creators, trade media and journalists learned all about how sweetpotatoes are grown, packed and shipped. The goal was to educate partners on the farm-to-table process and highlight how this superfood is available year-round.

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association forecasts ample asparagus supply for the holiday period and finishing out the season strong.

“Our importers are expecting the remainder of our season to be steady into January 2025,” said Priscilla Lleras, executive director of PAIA.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

The Kroger-Albertsons merger, first announced back in October of 2022, has been blocked by U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson. In addition to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, eight states have challenged the $24.6 billion merger since it was first announced.

The Flower Council of Holland will continue its collective communications efforts within the horticultural sector following approval from Minister Wiersma of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature. Starting Jan.

According to the FloraLife team, one of the key challenges for flower growers is selecting varieties that will perform well throughout the supply chain. With shifting consumer preferences and evolving market demands, choosing the right flowers is vital for success.