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Summer holiday season brings strong avocado sales
MISSION VIEJO, CA – Summer avocado sales continued to grow as shoppers purchased a record number of fresh Hass avocados...
Produce Pointers: Negative returns
The Problem Negative return from price-after-sale (PAS) transaction. The Key Point Price-after-sale sellers are not responsible for negative returns. The...
USDA sanctions California PACA violator
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Poblano Fresh Produce Corp. BB...
South Mill Champs acquires mushroom processor
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — South Mill Champs, BB #:185043 one of the largest high-quality mushroom growers...
ProduceIQ: Markets quietly anticipate New Year
Overall prices are slightly higher three weeks in a row. Yet, values remain low compared to historical norms. Demand varies...
Q&A: American Blueberry Growers Alliance
Like many sectors of the fruit and vegetable industry, blueberries have seen a considerable increase in imports in recent years....
Chipotle launches Cilantro-Lime cauliflower rice in Keto, Whole30, and plant-based menu options
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice is available...
Penske Logistics completes acquisition of Black Horse Carriers, Inc.
READING, Pa., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Penske Logistics has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Black Horse Carriers,...
Village Farms CEO sells over 500,000 company stock shares
TORONTO, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Michael A. DeGiglio, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Village Farms International, Inc....
Technomic releases 2021 foodservice industry predictions
PRESS RELEASE: CHICAGO —Technomic has released three different whitepapers for the U.S., Canada and global markets, sharing foodservice industry predictions for...
Chilean cherries projected for record season
It’s summer in Chile, and that means it’s time for Chilean Cherries. The Chilean cherry season is in full swing,...
American Peanut Council names PMA veteran as CEO
The American Peanut Council BB #:162575 is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Owen as its new President &...
FDA’s Frank Yiannas reflects on 10 years of FSMA
Ten years ago today, on Jan. 4, 2011, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law and Congress’ mandate...
USDA announces $1.5 billion for another round of food boxes
PRESS RELEASE: (Washington, D.C., January 4, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Credit Risks: Determine a customer’s worth
While dealing with troubled or nonpaying customer can be difficult and costly, it should be remembered that no relationship is...
EFI certification highlights Rainier Fruit’s 2020
PRESS RELEASE: SELAH, Wash., December 29, 2020 – An unprecedented year highlighted innovation and integrity at Rainier Fruit Company BB #:113453...
Nuro acquires autonomous trucking firm Ike
Nuro, the autonomous vehicle company piloting grocery delivery services with retailers like Kroger and Walmart, has acquired self-driving truck firm...
ProduceIQ: Top 10 drivers affecting 2021’s fresh produce market – Part 2
ProduceIQ is bringing a bonus gift in addition to its weekly market highlights: a look to 2021, analyzing the “new...