Walmart supplier expands fresh-cut fruit recall

Company Announcement: Country Fresh BB #:280778 is extending their voluntary recall issued on October 2, 2020 to include various containers...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA files $19 Million PACA action against Oregon company

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against North Pacific Canners...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 2, 2020

Pamela and Greg discuss crowded aisles in grocery stores, blueberry trends and the future of virtual trade shows. Related Stories:

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USTR requests the ITC start safeguard investigation for U.S. blueberries

09/29/2020 Washington, DC – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today issued a request to the International Trade Commission (ITC)...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mission Produce shares rise on first day of Nasdaq trading

Shares of Oxnard, CA-based Mission Produce Inc. BB #:118126 began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market Oct. 1. Trading...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Study shows blueberries’ economic impact

Blueberries are big business in the U.S., and a recent economic impact study showed just how important they are. “Blueberries...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart agrees to sell majority stake in Asda

LEEDS, UK, and BENTONVILLE, Ark., October 2, 2020 – Walmart Inc. BB #:143789, Asda Group Limited (“Asda”), the Issa brothers and...

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CFIA to require romaine from parts of California be tested for E. coli

NEWS RELEASE October 2, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Thanks in part to imported products, Canadians can enjoy fresh produce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

CPMA requests delay of new CFIA romaine protocol

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 sent the following letter to Canadian Minister of Health Patty Hajdu on September 30,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

D’Arrigo CA celebrates 21 year partnership with Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Salinas, CA: As of 1999, D’Arrigo California BB #:114843 has donated over $2 million to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation...

5 years ago 4 minute read

CGT Award renamed for late industry legend Freida Rapoport Caplan

Newark, Del. – Center for Growing Talent has announced that the Women’s Catalyst Award given to recognize an individual who...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Viva Fresh 2021 moves forward as hybrid in-person, virtual event

PRESS RELEASE: Mission, Texas; October 2, 2020: The Texas International Produce Association is pleased to announce that the 2021 Viva...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FFVA names new board chairman

MAITLAND, FL – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has named Aaron Troyer, president of Troyer Brothers in...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Country Fresh recalls watermelon products

Country Fresh BB #:280778 is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of watermelon chunks from select stores as...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FPAA welcomes new chairman at annual meeting

Nogales, AZ— Members of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 held their annual meeting on September...

5 years ago 6 minute read

What five global trends will mean to produce consumption

One temptation in the fresh produce world is to focus so much on the daily business that there’s no time...

5 years ago 3 minute read

E-commerce, in-home consumption lead growth in Q2: FreshFacts on Retail

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2020) – United Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:145458 Q2 2020 issue of FreshFacts® on Retail reports...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Naturipe Foods Announces New VP and GM

Estero, FL – Naturipe Foods BB #:165382 is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bellan as the division’s new...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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