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...

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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...

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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,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 8 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 6 minute read

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