Food stamp spending fuels inflation, group says

With the farm bill set to expire at the end of September, Congress will be under pressure to pass something...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Foundation For Fresh Produce gears up for National Fruits & Veggies Month 2023 in September

August 29, 2023 – With September just a few days away, The Foundation For Fresh Produce (FFP) is gearing up...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Mann Packing expands to East Coast

The full-line offerings are attractive for cost-effective customers Mann Packing BB #:114946 recently expanded its offering of its commodity vegetables...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA releases board of directors slate for 2024

August 29, 2023 – Newark, DE and Washington DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Mexican truckers delay strike

Mexican truckers have postponed the strike that had been planned for this morning, on the grounds that the federal government...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Giant Eagle names CEO, announces leadership changes

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Giant Eagle, Inc., BB #:104280 one of the nation’s leading regional food, fuel, and pharmacy retailers, is pleased to...

2 years ago 8 minute read

M&A activity: What’s ahead

In the realm of fresh produce or the greater food industry—outside the Kroger-Albertsons deal—what does the future hold for merger...

2 years ago 4 minute read

California Giant hosts 17th Annual Skirt Steak BBQ fundraiser

WATSONVILLE, CA – Aug 24, 2023 – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 shared details from its successful Skirt Steak...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Pandol Bros. announces CEO transition

Pandol Bros., Inc. (PBI) BB #:111977 announces the upcoming retirement of long-time employee Cheri Diebel at the end of 2023....

2 years ago 4 minute read

AFF hosts sixth Safe Fruit & Veggies farm tour

The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) hosted its sixth Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour for registered dietitians, health...

2 years ago 6 minute read

ZAG Technical Services releases report on technology in the food industry

San Jose, Calif., August 25, 2023–ZAG Technical Services (ZAG) BB #:365534, an award-winning IT consulting firm, managed services, and IT...

2 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: California grapes tell Hilary, ‘Don’t rain on our parade’

In case you avoided the internet all weekend, the tropics are ablaze with activity. Storms on the West and East...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Peruvian fruit exports increase 11.6% in first half of 2023

In the first half of the year, Peruvian agricultural exports reached $4.11 billion, reflecting a decrease of 2.8 percent when...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Mexican truckers to strike tomorrow

It’s not the first time, and it’s very unlikely to be the last. At 8 a.m. Central time on Tuesday,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Dovex Fruit names national sales director

WENATCHEE, Wash. (AUG. 28, 2023) — Dovex Fruit Company BB #:147266 named Bob Haarhues as national sales director. Haarhues joins...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Trucco, Medrano partner to support childhood cancer research

In recognition of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Trucco BB #:103951 announced its Produce for Life 7 initiative, created in...

2 years ago 1 minute read

M&A activity: Kroger and Albertsons

Many in the greater food industry are waiting to see what happens with the proposed merger of Kroger Company BB...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Shuman Farms to sponsor college athletics at two Georgia schools

Shuman Farms named the Official Sweet Onion Grower of the University of Georgia and Georgia Southern University athletic programs Reidsville,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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