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With ongoing drought, California fruit growers feel the vise tighten
The grim news about the California water situation led me to contact Ian LeMay, president of the California Fresh Fruit...
IFPA launches accelerator program to boost technology in fresh industry
March 1, 2022 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has launched the Fresh...
Target to invest $5 billion to drive long-term growth
MINNEAPOLIS, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Target Corporation BB #:166987 today announced its plan to invest up to $5 billion...
Cardenas Markets expands grocery delivery with Uber
ONTARIO, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cardenas Markets BB #:186000 is pleased to announce it has expanded its partnership...
E.W. Brandt and Sons acquires packing and storage facility
WAPATO, WA – February 25, 2022 – E.W. Brandt & Sons BB #:149314, parent company for RemBrandt Masterpiece Fruit, announced...
Divine Flavor expects strong table grape imports
For Immediate Release — March 2nd, 2022 — Nogales, AZ — As the winter days come to an end in...
Trading Assistance: How to avoid wire transfer and e-mail scams
Most of the disputed claims we see at Blue Book Services involve allegations of warm temperatures, late delivery, deteriorating product,...
Westfalia Fruit USA makes debut at Southern Exposure
Oxnard, Calif. – Westfalia Fruit USA BB #:300553, the market leader in growing, ripening, handling and distribution of quality avocados,...
The door closes on chlorpyrifos—for now
February 28 marked the end of the legal use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in the U.S. “Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate...
Ahold Delhaize takes another step toward self-distribution
BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The ADUSA Supply Chain BB #:138251 network is proud to announce that...
IFPA helps form new immigration coalition
March 2, 2022 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – As part of its strategic commitment to government advocacy and leadership,...
Sakata Seed America expands in Mexico
Culiacan, Mexico – Sakata Seed America has announced the next milestone in the company’s continued infrastructure expansion. The prominent seed...
Why you need a business continuity plan
When a disaster strikes your business, what are the steps you take to stay operational? How do you communicate with...
Fruit World expects strong citrus production through April
REEDLEY, CA — Fruit World, BB #:187196 a family-owned, flavor-focused grower-shipper of organic and conventional citrus and more, is reporting...
Research shows Hazel Technologies success in tropical category
University of Florida horticultural research team finds added shelf-life by utilizing Hazel 100, a new USDA-funded technology used with avocados,...
Desert weather causing lettuce quality problems
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 From the Field Report February 28, 2022 — The Arizona/California desert region continues to experience inconsistent...
Green Life Farms expands sales through partnership with Cheney Brothers
Agreement allows Green Life Farms to dramatically increase its food service sales and distribution network LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Green...
Farmstead partners with Circle K on supply chain, distribution and e-commerce
BURLINGAME, Calif., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Online grocer Farmstead announced today that it has partnered with Circle K,...