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Summer Citrus from South Africa launches consumer sweepstakes
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (July 12, 2023) – In its 25th consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA)...
Braga Fresh issues precautionary recall of salad kit due to potential presence of undeclared allergens
Company Announcement: Soledad, Calif. – July 11, 2023 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is voluntarily recalling a single production run...
IFG acquisition by SNFL nears completion
Independent Arbitrator Dismisses Baseless Claims, Paving the Way for a Promising Future in the Fruit Breeding Industry BAKERSFIELD, CA (July...
APHIS releases 2022 Impact Report
July 12, 2023 — Each year, we have the honor of sharing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS)...
HealthPartners finds success with FarmboxRx fresh produce delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – HealthPartners delivered more than 570,000 pounds of fresh produce to senior Minnesotans last year through its partnership...
Climate lessons as tomato prices soar in India
Tomatoes have become unaffordable for many in India, even though they are a mainstay of the nation’s superb cuisine. Usually...
USDA restricts three PACA violators
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
Stemilt offers retail tips on cherry program
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Make grocery store shelves shine this season with Stemilt BB #:113654 World Famous cherries. Led by generations...
Empower Fresh announces new COO
KANSAS CITY, MO – (July 1, 2023) – Jesse Himango has been named chief operating officer of Empower Fresh Co.,...
Research shows smaller retailers will face tougher fight online against Walmart
July 12, 2023 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research illustrates how much Walmart BB #:143789 will continue to challenge regional grocers’ eGrocery business....
Hazel Technologies welcomes new VP of sales
CHICAGO, IL , July 12, 2023 — Hazel Technologies, BB #:302595 a leading provider of innovative postharvest solutions for the fresh...
USDA releases statement on confirmation of deputy secretary
Washington, July 11, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres...
Trading Assistance: Why carriers are not responsible for good arrival on transportation claims
Under the common law of common carriage, carriers often have to prove freedom from negligence and shipper error to avoid...
Chipotle tests robot avocado prep machine
Chipotle has unveiled a new avocado processing cobotic (collaborative robot) prototype called Autocado that cuts, cores, and peels avocados before...
National Convenience Distributors acquires Colonial Wholesale Distributing
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – National Convenience Distributors (“NCD”), the 4th largest wholesale distributor to the convenience industry, today announced the acquisition...
A new avocado variety’s chances in the market
“The world wants Hass,” a man in the avocado business once told me. Yes, it does. If the explosive growth...
USDA files PACA action against CA firm
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against VIP Marketing Inc....
USDA files PACA action against VA distributor
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against GoGreen Farms Inc....