AI sorts crops from weeds

The big money in American agriculture is in the major commodities such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. It would make...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Hurricane Hilary update: Prices rising for many items

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update August 23, 2023: Hurricane Hilary is impacting several markets this week. Long-term...

2 years ago 1 minute read

The Fresh Market announces new partnership

The Fresh Market to Sponsor Season 12 of The VeryVera Show GREENSBORO, NC – August 24, 2023 – Teaming up...

2 years ago 5 minute read

M&A activity: The importance of alignment

The sectors being impacted by mergers and acquisitions (M&A) change over time. Much consolidation has occurred in the grocery retail...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Highland Ag Solutions introduces Highland Hub’s Compliance Tracker

Mulberry, FL (August 22, 2023) – Highland Ag Solutions, BB #:343679 a leader in agricultural technology, has released its latest...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Chiquita partners with Brooks for “Ready, Set, Peel!” promotion

In a partnership that celebrates a shared commitment to health, vitality, and active living, Chiquita BB #:138475 and Brooks Running...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Superfresh Growers updates new crop: abundance & quality unite

Yakima, WA, August 21, 2023 – As the new crop apple season dawns upon us, there is cause for excitement...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Oppy cultivates citrus from Down Under

Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The leading grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce is strengthening its international presence by forging...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA amends walnut marketing order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of walnuts grown in California voted for six amendments to...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Illinois business

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that August Battaglia, doing business as QMP Sales BB...

2 years ago 2 minute read

From podcast to leadership resource: Self Smarter’s evolution

Coaching Leaders to Feel Equipped & Reach Their Full Potential DALLAS (August 23, 2023) – The Self Smarter Podcast, hosted...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Starr Ranch, AgroFresh showcase FreshCloud Inspection in video series

A leading Washington apple producer talks about how FreshCloud helps digitize inspection data, improve quality and freshness, and reduce food...

2 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA applauds FDA’s appointment of first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods

Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s appointment of the first Deputy Commissioner...

2 years ago 2 minute read

FDA names first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing the selection of James “Jim” Jones to serve as the first...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Perfectly Good Food: a book review

Everyone hates food waste, but nobody does anything about it. That’s not completely fair. The culinary sister team of Margaret...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Private equity, M&As, and the produce industry

I’ve been with Blue Book long enough to remember the dot-com frenzy in the late 1990s. At one point, I...

2 years ago 2 minute read

M&A activity: Finding the mutually beneficial arrangement

Among the most active merger and acquisition (M&A) companies is San Francisco-based GrubMarket, Inc., BB #:301166 a technology company known...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Titan Farms launches new website

Ridge Spring, SC., August 22, 2023 – Titan Farms, BB #:175539 the industry-leading grower, packer, and shipper of fresh peaches...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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