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Divert, Inc. CEO to deliver keynote at OPS 2023

Monterey, CA – Every year, the United States generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food—the majority of it...

2 years ago 4 minute read

California Avocado Commission hires new VP Marketing

IRVINE, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 has hired food industry veteran Terry Splane to be the organization’s...

2 years ago 2 minute read

AFF: ‘Dirty Dozen’ discredited by peer reviewed research, government data

March 15, 2023 — WATSONVILLE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Peer reviewed research published in the Journal of Toxicology found...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FirstFruits Marketing brings new tech to cherry production

Installation of a top tier production equipment will bring increased cherry productivity Yakima, WA – FirstFruits Farms BB #:355280 is...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA takes industry insights international in Q1

March 15, 2023 Washington D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has spent much of the first quarter of...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Private investor acquires Carlo Masi Produce

March 15, 2023 — Venture 7 Advisors, a Burlington-based merger and acquisition advisory firm, announced the successful sale of produce...

2 years ago 4 minute read

EFI ‘Produce & Reduce’ measures success after two-year pilot

Waste reduction program demonstrates impressive CO2 emission reductions for produce industry WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632 and Measure...

2 years ago 5 minute read

USApple board brings trade, ag labor message to White House

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Apple Association’s BB #:145473 Board of Directors met this morning with White House policy staff...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Sound Agriculture to release new tomato variety using ‘On-Demand Breeding’

EMERYVILLE, CA – Today, Sound Agriculture announced the launch of the Summer Swell tomato, a new slicing tomato variety with...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Viva Fresh Golf Open honors long-time TIPA employee

Viva Fresh Open to honor long-time TIPA employee Gracie Gonzalez, also raises funds for Viva Fresh Foundation’s mission & scholarships...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Inteligistics expands leadership with two promotions

Salinas, CA – Inteligistics, which has been leading the digital transformation and adding value to perishable supply chains for over...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Video shows widespread flooding in Salinas Valley, CA

March 13, 2023 — Markon BB #:123315 Live from the Fields’ video shows significant widespread flooding currently taking place in...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Wholesum debuts organic Italian sweet peppers

AMADO, ARIZ – Wholesum, BB #:135847 Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic farm-fresh vegetables, introduces new Italian sweet peppers,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Share-ify adds senior vice president

Former produce and agricultural media executive joins Share-ify to propel business growth ORLANDO, FL, March 7, 2023 — Share-ify, the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Numerator Monthly Inflation Report shows food at home up 0.5% in February

Numerator Projections Indicate a Likely Modest Increase in the Rate of Inflation for Food at Home and Alcoholic Beverages at...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Oppy expands South African plum volume in second season

After a near-decade hiatus, new opportunities emerge in U.S. market for plums from South Africa CAPE TOWN, South Africa —...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Mastronardi Produce launches Backyard Farms lettuce from FL & CO

Kingsville, ON – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 is launching a new locally-grown greenhouse lettuce line under its Backyard Farms brand...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Dole hosts its own fruit & veggies ‘bracket madness’

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  – This year, Dole Food Company BB #:124463 is making it easier for sports fans filling out their...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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