Peruvian fresh blueberry exports to the U.S. grew 74 percent in 2024

From January to August 2024, Peruvian exports of fresh blueberries totaled $545.9 million (for 72,000 tons), showing a growth of...

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Bushwick Commission honored as NY historic business

Farmingdale, NY; October 28, 2024: Fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier Bushwick Commission BB #:103402 has been honored with a...

6 months ago 3 minute read

Flashfood unveils redesigned app

October 29, 2024 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flashfood, the marketplace for affordable groceries, today released Flashfood 3.0: a redesigned app featuring a beautiful,...

6 months ago 3 minute read

Fresh Del Monte sells Fresh Leaf Farms to Costa-Nunes family partnership

October 29, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, announced...

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Metro Inc. opens fresh DC in Toronto

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2024 /CNW/ – METRO Inc. BB #:116082 announced today the inauguration of its automated distribution centre for...

6 months ago 3 minute read

SpartanNash to acquire Michigan c-store chain

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced that it has entered...

6 months ago 3 minute read

US Consumer Confidence bounced back in October

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in October to 108.7 (1985=100), up from 99.2 in September....

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Subway unveils $6.99 meal deal

MIAMI, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Subway is serving up serious savings for sandwich lovers nationwide with a new value meal: the $6.99 Meal...

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USDA restricts PACA violators in three states

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to...

6 months ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in three states

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

6 months ago 3 minute read

Wonderful Pistachios refreshes packaging

LOS ANGELES (October 24, 2024) – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:358637, America’s #1 Nut, is rolling out updated packaging on its...

6 months ago 2 minute read

McDonald’s outbreak expands, 75 people infected in 13 states

October 25, 2024 — The FDA, USDA FSIS, CDC, and state partners continue to work quickly and collaboratively to investigate...

6 months ago 2 minute read

Haunted Harvest: Produce markets face scary highs and supply challenges this October

Halloween isn’t the only October tradition commencing this week. The transition out of the Salinas Valley, CA, is underway, and...

6 months ago 4 minute read

Fresh Express recalls salads related to chicken recall

Salinas, CA October 26, 2024—Fresh Express BB #:115030 is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad...

6 months ago 2 minute read

Sensei Farms expands distribution into Weis Markets

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Sensei Farms is expanding access to fresh, high-quality produce through the indoor...

6 months ago 2 minute read

GRAPHIC: Asparagus supply not meeting demand

Weather and labor challenges are among the factors that have led to lower asparagus production, both in the U.S. and...

6 months ago 1 minute read

FPAA finalizes SWIPE agenda, announces Pillar of the FPAA

October 28, 2024 (Tucson, AZ) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 has put the finishing...

6 months ago 4 minute read

Giumarra Companies, Capital City Fruit team for Lemonade apple direct-to-consumer campaign

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 28, 2024 – Just in time for the 2024-25 domestic apple season, the Giumarra Companies BB...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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