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Peruvian table grape exports down due to blockades
In the first four months (October-January) of the Peruvian table grape campaign, exports reached 432 million kilos, representing a reduction...
OPS 2023 announces first education session
Monterey, CA — The continued growth of CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) and how producers, retailers, and consumers are responding to fresh...
Chick-fil-A to test cauliflower sandwich
ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chick-fil-A is testing a one-of-a-kind sandwich entrée, and it has everyone doing a double...
AppHarvest proposes $40MM public offering of common stock
MOREHEAD, Ky., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppHarvest, Inc., a sustainable food company, public benefit corporation and Certified B...
ProAmpac launches new high-performance recyclable film
CINCINNATI – ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of ProActive Recyclable R-2050, their newest...
AI to fight food waste
Food waste is one hot topic that’s not going away anytime soon. One estimate says that one third of the...
USDA issues reparation payments $1.6MM PACA case
WASHINGTON, Feb 9, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has distributed payments from a PACA surety bond to...
USDA files action against NY distributor for alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Feb 9, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against US Fresh Corp....
LA firm posts two $250,000 PACA employment bonds
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 – Los Angeles Produce Distributors LLC, BB #:332163 operating out of Los Angeles, Calif., has posted...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Better storytelling
Storytelling is part of the process of creating an emotional connection, and companies such as Naturipe Farms, Sage Fruit Company,...
SEPC announces 2023 Leadership Academy participants
Millen, GA – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 is pleased to announce the inaugural class of the Next Generation...
Driscoll’s changes global executive leadership
Wyard Stomp has been promoted to Managing Director, Driscoll’s BB #:116044 of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The role...
Sysco and Avocados from Mexico Gametime Guac Box kit uses Hazel
CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies BB #:302595 is teaming up with Sysco BB #:105962 and Avocados from Mexico BB #:371130...
Mission Produce expands South Africa avocado sourcing through partnership
OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and...
Flagship Food Group acquires Yucatan Foods to add fresh guacamole and dips
February 08, 2023 DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flagship Food Group, LLC announced today that it has acquired Yucatan Foods, LLC adding guacamole and...
The Ugly Company raises $9MM to accelerate nationwide growth
FARMERSVILLE, Calif. – The Ugly Company, a farmer-led producer of upcycled dried fruit snacks, today announced the completion of a $9M...
Industry challenges shaping Canada’s restaurant and foodservice industry
RC Show shares food & beverage trends, industry challenges and the solutions shaping our dining experiences going forward Toronto –...
Avocados from Mexico releases Super Bowl ad
This weekend, Avocados from Mexico BB #:371130 will run a Super Bowl ad for the eighth time in the last...