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Restaurants Canada documents pandemic damage, lack of government support
Toronto, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada is disappointed in the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement....
FDA investigates Listeria outbreak for peaches, plums, and nectarines
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, November 21, 2023: Product: Recalled conventional (non-organic) peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – Thanksgiving Edition
Pamela and Greg ponder the 9% of Americans who don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, and the 32% planning to get takeout or...
California Walnut Board launches direct-to-consumer marketing campaign
FOLSOM, CA, Nov. 21, 2023 – The holidays just aren’t the holidays without California walnuts, and this year, the California...
WP launches tropical fruit school program
Miami, FL – November 22, 2023 – WP Produce BB #:143203 —a Miami-based and family-owned grower, packer, and shipper of...
The Giant Co. makes leadership appointments
CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 21, 2023 – The GIANT Company BB #:103652 announced today that Brian Lorenz has been named vice...
The delicate subject of politics and career
Can your political views affect your career? The usual answer is no. “In the private sector, the common-sense consensus is...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, IL, and TX
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA files PACA action against Florida firm
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Peak Seasons Produce...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL, and TX
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
Friendsgiving increases in popularity
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Green Giant, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, revealed today new...
A look at IFPA as lobbyist
Mollie Van Lieu of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has coauthored an op-ed piece for U.S. News...
Ocean Mist fondly remembers former CEO
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (November 20, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...
Sun World adds eight importers to North American licensees
Bakersfield, Calif. – Sun World International BB #:172413 today announced it has added eight importers to its panel of...
Chilean blueberry supply to drop 13% from last season
November 20, 2023. The Chilean Blueberry Committee, together with iQonsulting, have updated their export estimate for the 2023-2024 season, forecasting...
USDA files action against NY company for alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against United Vegetable Produce...
FreshDirect unveils its top 5 food trends for 2024
November 20, 2023 THE BRONX, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FreshDirect BB #:164151, the online grocery shopping pioneer, delivering the highest quality, freshest food...
Packaging knowledge could reduce food waste
Springfield, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Americans throw out a staggering 120 billion pounds of food each year....
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