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The New Year’s food tweak
I knew this year would be different. From all the time I’ve gone to health clubs, I’m used to the...
CDC declares baby spinach E. coli outbreak over
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 7, 2022
Pamela and Greg discuss expectations for the new International Fresh Produce Association as it kicks off this week. Core strategies...
Chilean fruit export profits down due to freight increases
The increased cost of ocean freight has led caused lower profit margins for Chilean fruit exporters, according to the Association...
Board member to retire from Calavo Growers
SANTA PAULA, Calif., Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...
USDA to increase school meal funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal...
IFIC survey lists wellness, nostalgia and innovation among food trends for 2022
(Washington, D.C.), Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As we enter the new year and the world begins year three...
BrightDrop signs Walmart as electric vehicle customer
Jan 5, 2022 DETROIT – At CES today, BrightDrop, the technology company decarbonizing last-mile delivery, announced it is adding Walmart...
The retail curmudgeon agrees with top retailer’s ranking
I feel the need to prove, if only to myself, that I am not entirely a retail curmudgeon. So I...
Delina Fresh adds to sales staff
Delina Inc. dba Delina Fresh BB #:270667 (Sunrise, FL) – is pleased to announce that Robert Ozug has joined our...
Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls salads processed at Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA facilities
January 07, 2022 MONTEREY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. BB #:114768 is voluntarily recalling from the market all Dole-branded and...
California table grape growers continue path to mechanization and automation
Fresno, CA – California table grape growers, collectively through the California Table Grape Commission BB #:153597, are working to mechanize and...
Duda Farm Fresh Foods launches annual ‘Dip It 2 Win It’ sweepstakes
Oviedo, Fla. – For the sixth year in a row, Dandy Celery, grown by Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666,...
Cold, ice hits desert growers again
Below freezing temperatures hit the Arizona/California desert growing region again this week, which will cause production delays. Markon Cooperative BB...
Idaho celebrates Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Eagle, ID, January 5, 2022 — Idaho potatoes have been the naming sponsor of America’s most exciting cold weather bowl...
Port of Oakland to expedite ag exports
Oakland, Calif. – January 3, 2022: The Port of Oakland is set to launch an interagency effort to improve the...
What to expect from IFPA
As we start 2022, the produce industry enters a new era as one association represents our broader interests. It was...
Taco Bell launches taco subscription service
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Taco Bell is doing the most to kick off 2022 with the nationwide...