On May 30, 2027, the theme will be: Roots of resilience: potatoes in a changing climate.
Reservoir Farms – Washington plans to open in the state’s Yakima Valley in spring 2027 for on-farm trials.
The Harvest Fuel Relief program will provide one-time payments to American farmers, including specialty crop growers.
Cathy Burns, CEO, International Fresh Produce Association, noted that industry challenges – be they food safety, trade, labour, sustainability, technology, or nutrition - rise or fall together.
Commercial adoption follows head-to-head evaluations against an incumbent shelf-life solution, demonstrating improvements in shelf life, colour retention, and marketability.
