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USDA cites NY distributor for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on US Fresh Corp. (US Fresh)...
USDA cites Louisiana receiver for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Tyler’s Pride Produce LLC (Tyler’s...
Mission Produce sales and Peruvian teams to attend Asia Fruit Logistica
Oxnard, Calif. – Sept. 4, 2023 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing...
Stemilt announces new leadership positions
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Delighting consumers starts with cultivating the people at Stemilt BB #:113654 who make World Famous Fruit possible....
To weather the storm, California fresh fruit needs partnership from retailers
The California fresh fruit industry – like so many commodities in the Central Valley – has contended with a season...
IFPA seeks growers for climate-smart pilot project
International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 climate-smart production pilot is ready to start as soon as produce companies sign up....
Windmill Farms welcomes new CEO
ASHBURN, Ontario, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Windmill Farms, a premier controlled environment agricultural producer of mushrooms, today announced...
Survey shows freight brokers mostly unfazed by industry challenges
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers remain relatively optimistic...
Specialty crops and soil conservation
WIRED has recently posted an informative article on greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. “Agriculture is a big source of emissions,”...
SpartanNash uses AI to predict shopper demand, reduce waste
The Company partnered with Upshop to leverage its Magic tool to optimize localized inventory, bolster efficient merchandising strategies and improve sustainability GRAND...
Reports: C&S in talks to acquire Kroger/Albertsons divestitures
According to media reports, C&S Wholesale Grocers BB #:137315 is first in line to acquire stores Kroger BB #:100073 and...
Villita Avocados launches 100% plastic-free bag
PHARR, Texas – Villita Avocados BB #:324654 has debuted a new bag for retailers seeking to make their produce departments...
ProduceIQ: Farms need drying out after Hurricane Idalia; expect a gap this fall
Hurricane Idalia dropped significant rain in Georgia and throughout the Southeast. Although Idaia made landfall in Florida as a Category...
Freight Technologies reports record capacity levels from Fr8Fleet
Fr8Fleet capacity up 60.8% year over year in August and 55.7% versus prior YTD levels HOUSTON, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE...
FFVA gives hurricane damage update
“Hurricane Idalia brought heavy rain, high winds and a dangerous storm surge to the Big Bend region of Florida,” said...
Dollar General promotes executive to VP of global supply chain
August 31, 2023 — Dollar General BB #:172794 today announced the promotion of Rod West to executive vice president of...
Food Lion Feeds helps food banks expand produce capacity
SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Food Lion BB #:165295 Feeds is remodeling and stocking the shelves of...
Peruvian orange exports triple in early season 2023
The 2023 Peruvian orange campaign, which runs from June to December, started on the right foot, with the first two...