More than 40 states to issue $12.5B in USDA’s child food benefits for summer

Washington, D.C., August 31, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with 42 states and territories across...

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Salinas heat spike approaching

August 30, 2022 — From Markon Cooperative BB #:123315: The Salinas Valley is bracing for another significant heat spike. Abnormally...

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Rising grocery prices will hit Labor Day BBQs

Idaho Falls, ID (8.31.22) – A trip to the grocery store is taking a bigger bite out of the consumer’s...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Brothers Produce plans warehouse expansion

PRESS RELEASE — More than just flashy eye-catching trucks, Brothers Produce, BB #:121206 one of the most iconic brands in...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Retail embracing technology on many levels

E-commerce in grocery got a massive boost during the pandemic, but many retailers realize technology can help them throughout their...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Farms expands green bell peppers to year-round

We at Fresh Farms BB #:194140 continue to take steps to service our customer base in North America on a...

3 years ago 2 minute read

The cold chain, Third World style

Most people in the produce industry are familiar with the cold chain—the flawed but magnificent system that takes fresh fruits...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Pear Bureau Northwest projects normal-sized 2022 crop

MILWAUKIE, Ore. (September 1, 2022) – With harvest underway throughout the four growing regions, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426...

3 years ago 6 minute read

CMI Orchards announces leadership transitions

Wenatchee, WA — CMI Orchards BB #:134183 announced today that the company has advanced several positions within the company in...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Honduras banana exports recover from hurricane damages

According to the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH), banana exports in the first six months of 2022 totaled $293.4 million,...

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Organics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual GROW month

Monthlong campaign features retail display contest with prizes including air fryers to create air fryer banana splits, one grand prize...

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IFPA names 2022 Caplan Family Business Scholarship winners

Newark, DE and Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is pleased to announce the three recipients of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance outlines goals for 2023 farm bill

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of...

3 years ago 5 minute read

MountainKing partners with Pioneer Gravy mixes for November promotion

HOUSTON, TX – MountainKing Potatoes is pairing its high-flavor Butter Russets with Pioneer, the longtime maker of rich, flavorful gravy...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Giant Food hires SVP of operations

LANDOVER, Md., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:103652, the leading greater Washington, D.C. retail grocery chain, today...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Edible Garden acquires Michigan greenhouse

BELVIDERE, NJ, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...

3 years ago 4 minute read

McDonald’s president sounds warning over California labor law

CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The following is an open letter from Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA As...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Newsom gets another chance to sign ag labor bill

California governor Gavin Newsom has been given another chance to approve legislation governing union elections for farmworkers. Newsom vetoed similar...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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