IFPA releases produce prescriptions video for medical community

WASHINGTON, DC – At its annual Washington Conference September 14, the International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 released a video...

2 years ago 1 minute read

New counterattacks against HLB

A new method for treating the ruinous disease huanglongbing (HLB, aka citrus greening) has been approved by the Florida Department...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Store Check: Lowes Foods, Harrisburg, NC

HARRISBURG, NC — I’ve been to a Lowes Foods BB #:159251 (maybe even this exact store?) before, and from what...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in FL, IL, and NY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Albertsons adds new features to digital Meal Plans tool

BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 today unveiled the latest digital enhancements to its shoppable Meal Plans and Recipes...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Thx! partners with El Pedregal

Thx! is proud to announce its partnership with El Pedregal, one of the largest grape growers in Peru. THX! is...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Packing Up Progress: Sustainability drives the effort

The ability to maintain product integrity while preserving the environment is driving much of the produce industry’s packaging innovation. A...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Another study highlights benefits of produce prescriptions

This is a post from the Alliance for Food and Farming on September 12, 2023: Just in time for “National...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Ready Pac launches Bistro Meal Kits

IRWINDALE, Calif. — Bonduelle Fresh Americas BB #:114498, Home of Ready Pac Bistro and leading producer of fresh produce products...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Food Lion brings back apple bag promotion for 10th anniversary

SALISBURY, NC – The Food Lion Feeds Apple Bag campaign is back for its 10th year, aiming to help nourish...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Ontario airport celebrates greenhouse industry neighbors

The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers BB #:163409 is excited to announce the launch of our “This is Greenhouse Goodness” campaign...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Taylor Farms introduces Celery Bites fresh-cut celery packs

SALINAS, Calif.– (September 13, 2023) – Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat healthy fresh foods, announced the launch...

2 years ago 1 minute read

What the economic loss doctrine means

An interesting article in Farm Progress outlines a mysterious legal entity called the economic loss doctrine. I thought I would...

2 years ago 3 minute read

DiMare names new president of DMB Packing

NEWMAN, Calif. (September 13, 2023) – As DiMare BB #:139918 reaches the halfway point in its 95th year of business,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Packing Up Progress: New horizons in packaging

Packaging is one of the most critical facets of the perishables supply chain. By the very nature of what it...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Bridges Produce adds to sales and marketing team

Bridges Produce BB #:168499 is excited to be welcoming Rodrigo Velasquez to their sales and marketing team! “Rodrigo will be...

2 years ago 2 minute read

California Giant Berry Farms details year-round strawberry volumes

WATSONVILLE, CA – Sept. 8, 2023 – An autumn of strawberries is ahead for California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Natural Grocers celebrates Organic Month

The company offers month-long discounts, free samples, education and fundraising efforts to honor Organic Month, plus three days of amazing...

2 years ago 9 minute read

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