Albertsons chief: Organic is “screaming” hot right now, no signs of slowing

While the 2020 Organic Produce Summit BB #:338018 may have been cancelled, the keynote address went on. Albertsons BB #:193326...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Volume, prices both up for carrots

The national carrot market shows higher volume and pricing than the previous two years. While those two things don’t usually...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Lidl’s Long Island debut affected prices more than Walmart

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lidl’s recent entry into the Long Island market pressured grocery retailers to cut their prices by...

5 years ago 5 minute read

USDA reverses decision, includes apples in grower assistance program

July 9, 2020 (Falls Church, Va.)—The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 is extremely pleased with the correction issued today by...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Three sales veterans join Generation Farms

Miami, FL (July 7, 2020)—Generation Farms BB #:369223 announced the expansion of its sales team. Randy Bolhuis, Steven Johnson and...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Quarantine Kitchen doldrums are real    

Remember at the beginning of stay at home orders when I said this was a fantastic time to get in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Hazel Tech announces successful grape campaign with Campos Borquez

CHICAGO, IL (July 7, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect quality...

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Shanley Farms starts peak finger lime season

Morro Bay, CA – The Shanley Family of Morro Bay have a passion for growing their Citriburst Finger Limes. In...

5 years ago 2 minute read

A & A Organic Farms debuting new organic french beans

A&A Organic Farms BB #:169698 in Watsonville, CA announces the addition of a new item. Organic French Beans from Guatemala...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA announces additional specialty crops eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Cyclospora salad outbreak sickens 500+

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released this update July 9, 2020: FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing to determine the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Berry big business: S. Katzman Produce

One of the “newer” players in the berry industry is S. Katzman Produce, Inc., BB #:103742 a four generation-strong family...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Inside the food box whirlwind at Titan Farms

The U.S. Department of Agriculture saw a Farmers to Families Food Box Program need in the Southeast, and Titan Farms...

5 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh’s Live 365! offers year-round virtual events

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6, 2020) – Due to the pioneering success of United Fresh 2020 LIVE!, the association will transition...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Fresh Direct Produce acquires Mike and Mike’s Organics

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – June 29, 2020 – HKW, a middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-oriented companies, today announced its...

5 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh: USDA Food Box program to continue into fall

The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 sent out this member alert July 8, 2020: As previously reported, USDA announced...

5 years ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket acquisitions expand cherry offerings

SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisitions of Growers Produce...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Lemon demand remains high

Lemons continue to ride the citrus pandemic demand wave that is keeping strength in the wholesale market. Prices are rising...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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