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