Brighter Bites partners with Lakeview Farms to raise $25,000

HOUSTON (June 19, 2024) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into...

11 months ago 6 minute read

Sprouts Farmers Market named ‘Official Grocer of the Southeastern Conference’

June 20, 2024 PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of...

11 months ago 6 minute read

Markon: Idaho Norkotah potatoes to run out in June

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this potato market update June 18, 2024: Markon First Crop (MFC) Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes...

11 months ago 1 minute read

Calavo, The Viru Group celebrate Peruvian alliance

SANTA PAULA, CA (Nasdaq: CVGW) June 18, 2024 – California-based Calavo Growers BB #:113203, a century-old household name synonymous with...

11 months ago 4 minute read

J.E. Russell Produce mourns sales VP

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Marco Andrea Corbo on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the young age...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Peruvian avocado volumes to drop 15% this year

At the beginning of June, the drop in volumes of Peruvian avocados that was projected was confirmed. “It is the...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Evolution Fresh launches fruit soda line for the produce department

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 20, 2024 – Evolution Fresh, a leading producer of organic, cold-pressed, premium juice products, today announced...

11 months ago 3 minute read

USDA cites frozen food firm for $2.5MM in PACA violations

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Frozen Food Development Inc., Lancaster, Pa., for...

11 months ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Georgia company

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that South Side Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Walmart pilots Agritask to enhance produce-sourcing decisions

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 20, 2024 — Walmart BB #:143789, the world’s leading omnichannel retailer, today announced a...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Certifications & Compliance: What’s to Come

As the produce industry and consumer choices evolve, the most important certifications may not exist yet. Regionally specific certifications may...

11 months ago 4 minute read

DAT Truckload Volume Index: Spot rates gained in May on robust volumes

BEAVERTON, OR, June 18, 2024 — Spot truckload rates bounced higher in May as shippers sought capacity to move greater...

11 months ago 4 minute read

CMI Orchards now offers Skylar Rae cherries

June 18th, 2024 Wenatchee, WA: Skylar Rae cherries are back! Harvest is in full swing, bringing the highly anticipated sweet,...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Migrant farm workers at Highline Mushrooms join union

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 150 migrant agricultural workers at the four Highline Mushrooms factory farms...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Loblaw opens 16 new Maxi, No Frills discount locations

BRAMPTON, ON, June 19, 2024 /CNW/ – With the recent opening of its 16th new location this year, a unique...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Changing shopping trends presents opportunity for fresh produce marketers 

Pandemic and generational inflation has caused American grocery shoppers to change their behaviors.   This represents a great opportunity for the...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida name display contest winners

MAITLAND, FL June 18, 2024 – Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida BB #:162602 are thrilled to announce the winners...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Canada reviews Temporary Foreign Worker priorities

TORONTO, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ – As Ottawa is looking to overhaul its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, most agri-businesses (59%) say...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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