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Canadian company recalls microgreens due to possible Salmonella contamination
From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, August 28, 2020 Ottawa, August 28, 2020 – Les Jardins Picoudi is recalling Picoudi...
ProduceIQ: Produce prices rise with moderate fire and hurricane disruptions
Unique events dominate the headlines this week, though fortunately having only a slight impact on prices. ProduceIQ Index: $0.73 /pound,...
Peach Salmonella recall extends to export markets
The FDA released this investigation update August 28, 2020 As of August 28, 2020, Canada, Singapore, and New Zealand have...
California Giant launches online fundraising program
WATSONVILLE, CA – In lieu of cancelled in-person fundraising events due to COVID-19, California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 has...
Duncan Family Farms is first to install innovative irrigation water treatment system
Goodyear, AZ — Duncan Family Farms, BB #:206668 a leading family-owned, multi-regional grower of over 7,000 acres of certified organic...
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on California Business
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Super HK HG LLC, d/b/a Hong Kong...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 28, 2020
Pamela noticed two key differences in the third round of awards released this week, and Greg says fires in Salinas...
Washington Conference to highlight benefit of government programs during pandemic
Although this year’s Washington Conference by the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 will be virtual, high profile government speakers...
FDA reports 78 sickened in Salmonella peach outbreak
Update August 27, 2020: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating an ongoing multistate outbreak...
No slowing down strawberries
Strawberries have ridden strong consumer demand to overcome market challenges all year, so why let a little fire get in...
La Dona Fruit launches vibrant tropical brand
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA – La Dona Fruit – a leading producer and exporter of fresh golden pineapples and tropical fruits in...
USDA extends food box contracts through mid-September to avoid gaps
Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
Mission Produce announces new Vice President of North American Sales
Oxnard, CA – Mission Produce, BB #:118126 the world’s most advanced avocado network, today announced the promotion of Stephen Fink...
Salinas conditions improve with ashes left behind
After a heatwave was followed by wildfires, causing harvesting and shipping delays in Salinas, CA, area, conditions have improved. Air...
Sneak peek: Amazon opens first physical grocery store
After more than a year of speculation about its foray into brick-and-mortar grocery, Seattle-based Amazon has opened its first location....
DMA Solutions offers virtual event support ahead of Fresh Summit
DALLAS, TX – As “virtual” becomes the new norm in 2020, DMA Solutions BB #:188910 announces new service offerings to...
Dan Andrews Farms completes export campaign with Hazel Tech on melons
CHICAGO – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life,...
Pear Bureau Northwest promotes Creative Marketing Manager
PORTLAND, Ore. – Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426 is pleased to announce that Neil Ferguson has been promoted to...