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GrubMarket expands in Eastern U.S., Canada with acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Bartolotta LLC...
Peruvian asparagus importers optimistic at season start
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2021. Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association (PAIA) members expect a high volume, successful asparagus season. PAIA’s...
Naturipe continues Summer of Snacking with September Berry Spotlight
Salinas, CA – September 7, 2021- Naturipe BB #:116078, a farmer-owned producer and marketer of nutritious berries and value-added products,...
CAPCO Farms mourns the loss of Mango Queen Sabine Henry
Sabine Henry passed away August 30. Central American Produce BB #:110459 president Michael Warren writes: “Anyone who knew Sabine Henry...
USDA to give $700 million in grants for farm and food workers impacted by COVID-19
WASHINGTON, September 7, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that $700 million in competitive grant funding will be...
Chile kiwi exports up for U.S., down for Europe
The latest Crop Report provided by Chile’s Kiwi Committee highlights Europe as the largest importer of Chilean kiwifruit with 47,824...
Produce Pointers: Inspection and missing product
The Problem Entire shipment not available for government inspection. The Key Point Any missing product must be considered free of...
Ecuadorian banana exports improved in July
Ecuadorian banana sales recovered in July, registering a record figure for the month over the last five years, as reported...
Western Growers denounces passage of AB 616 in California Legislature
IRVINE, CALIF. (Sept. 2, 2021) – In response to passage of AB 616 by the California State Legislature – first...
PFG completes the acquisition of Core-Mark
RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Performance Food Group Company BB #:137847 announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Core-Mark Holding Company,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 3, 2021
Pamela and Greg talk branded produce, and the complication retail private brands present for marketers. Meanwhile Dollar General is clearing...
Exploring Apples: Imports and Exports
Imports are not a major factor in the apple industry, but exports are. “We do not feel import volumes will...
Envy apple brand recognized as “Best in Produce”
Los Angeles – What do Envy apples have in common with other favorite grocery brands like Heinz Ketchup, Cheerios, Cholula,...
CHEP Pallecon division names general manager
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CHEP BB #:160353, a Brambles company and a global leader in supply chain solutions, recently announced Scott A. Roberts...
Fresh Del Monte partners with DreamWorks
Produce brand works with DreamWorks Animation and Universal to offer promotions, launch AR game, and giveaway trip to Universal Orlando...
EFI celebrates National Food Safety Education Month
WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy...
London Fruit celebrates 40th anniversary
Importer builds on four decades of know-how to support customers into the future This September, London Fruit BB #:105318 of...
G&R Farms raises scholarships for FFA students
GLENVILLE, GA. – During the months of May & June, G&R Farms BB #:114342 partnered with thirteen regional and national...