On Wednesday, April 2 President Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency. As a result, his administration's on-again, off-again tariffs are back on with a baseline 10 percent rate across the board — going higher for specific countries, nearly hitting 50 percent for some.

According to the current plan, Canada and Mexico are unaffected with the previous fentanyl/migration order remaining in effect. This means United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement compliant goods, including specialty crops, will continue to see a 0 percent tariff, non-USMCA

At its core, the produce industry thrives on relationships. At Feeding America, we know strong relationships with partners are core to increasing access to fresh, nutritious produce for our neighbors facing hunger. As the director of regional agri sourcing at Feeding America, I have had the opportunity to see unique and innovative ways to utilize industry relationships to help elevate the mission and accomplish just that.

I first crossed paths with Amanda Keefer, senior director of marketing and communications at the Healthy Family Project, over a decade ago while I was working on a produce

The last in a series of cold low-pressure systems moves out of California today. As the system moves to the east cold temperatures and gusty winds will continue into Friday when a strong high-pressure ridge is set to move over the region. In the desert regions warm temperatures will return this weekend as high pressure moves into the area, bringing warm and dry conditions into next week.

Quality in the desert regions continues to be a challenge with the hot temperatures last week affecting quality, texture and shelf life of current supplies. Insect pressure, tip and internal burn along with

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse have acquired two production plants specialized in the manufacturing of ready-to-eat salads, which belonged to the fresh business of Bonduelle in Germany. As part of this transition, Foodiverse, within its European business operations, will manage all activities for the unified businesses. This strategic move allows Foodiverse, along with the partnership of Taylor Farms, to strengthen its position in the German market and boost innovation in the fresh and healthy food sector.

Foodiverse's production plant Thurländer Salate specializes in private label and is a

Lipman Family Farms successfully hosted its 11th annual 5k Run for Backpacks on Saturday, March 29, in Ave Maria, FL. This family-friendly event brought together nearly 1,000 participants all racing toward one common goal: supporting local students by providing backpacks, bicycles, shoes and essential school supplies.

This year’s event raised an impressive $93,000, with donations still being accepted. Funds were generated through runner and walker registration fees, community and corporate donations, and virtual race sign-ups — ensuring multiple ways for participants near and far to support

Walking into a produce department is often a “wow” moment when it comes to the grocery shopping experience. Vibrant colors catch your eye, while neat, artfully arranged displays reflect the care that associates put into their store. You can learn something new about agriculture here from signage that shares stories about local growers to innovation in action with value-added offerings sold alongside fresh-from-the-field fruits, vegetables, herbs and more.

Indeed, there’s a reason why produce sections are often located right off a store’s entrance or in a prominent part of the perimeter. The