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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Divine Flavor expects strong table grape imports

For Immediate Release — March 2nd, 2022 — Nogales, AZ — As the winter days come to an end in...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 8 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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