Month: January 2017

The top award for innovation in the fresh produce sector will be presented in Berlin on 10 February 2017. More than 70,000 trade visitors from over 130 countries can cast their vote on 8 and 9 February 2017 for the innovation of the year. …

The Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) participation in the government-wide International Trade Data System (ITDS) is expanding from a three-port pilot program to a nationwide pilot, which is accepting filings at all U.S. ports of entry. All agricultural commodity importers are now able to submit required documentation electronically into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 13 members and their alternates to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council to serve 3-year terms of office beginning Jan. 1, 2017. …

2016 was a year of changes and growth at Earl’s Organic Produce. Our staff has grown 15% over the year to 91 people and we created 2 brand new positions- Director of Sales and Marketing and a dedicated Food Safety Manager as we continue to focus on serving our customers and staying ahead of the evolving food safety regulations.  We have partnered with more growers and fostered new relationships with young farmers—the future of our food system! …