Viva Fresh to feature plant-based diet nutrition doctor

Mission, Texas: February 11, 2020 — From Paleo, Keto to gluten-free, consumers are bombarded with diets that claim to improve...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Missa Bay issues recall of mislabeled salads

Company Announcement: Missa Bay LLC of Swedesboro, N.J. is recalling 1,154 cases of Ready Pac BB #:114498 Bistro Bowl Spinach...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Oregon produce is in it for the long haul

The Beaver State boasts a high number of century-old farms and has a fiercely loyal following to its local crops....

5 years ago 3 minute read

China tariff cut offers little relief

It sounded like good news for U.S. fruit exporters when China announced it would cut tariffs as part of its...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Stemilt, PBH partner for pop-up retail displays

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 and Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 have joined forces to create...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Black tomato wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

PRESS RELEASE: Berlin, 7 February 2020 – This year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) goes to the tomato “Yoom™” from the...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy offers sustainable kiwi packs

Committed to sustainability in the industry, Oppy BB #:116424 has introduced an innovative first: a plastic-free, tree-free, renewable packaging solution....

5 years ago 4 minute read

Awe Sum Organics hires new director of sales and marketing

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Awe Sum Organics, BB #:157008 with roots in the organic produce trade since 1985 and grower...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The Legend of the Avocado Leggings

I started wearing silly produce t-shirts in my early days in the business, but I kept it to travel days...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Mariposa Port improvements come to fruition with more on the way

Five years after the much-anticipated renovation and expansion of the Mariposa Land Port of Entry, members of the fresh produce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 7, 2020

Pamela reports from Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the world’s largest produce gathering. She talks with American and Canadian companies that...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Del Monte appoints its first sustainability executive

CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187 has appointed Hans Sauter as the Company’s first Chief...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Earth Fare faces lawsuit by employees

A Florida and a Tennessee employee of Earth Fare BB #:168468 are suing the retailer for not giving proper notice...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Nogales sees continuing growth in organics

When it comes to organics and specialty or ethnic offerings, there are ups and downs for Nogales, AZ, companies. Organics...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The potential way forward in melon traceability

Although the melon industry has a demonstrated need, the adoption of traceability systems industrywide is still in its infancy. Walmart...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Five trends from Fruit Logistica expo

BERLIN—For those of us accustomed to U.S. trade shows, Fruit Logistica can be an overwhelming experience. The February 5-7 event...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Earth Fare files Chapter 11 with over $100 million in liabilities

Earth Fare, BB #:168468 the natural and organic retail chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, only days after announcing plans...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Wonderful Pistachios markets as plant-based protein

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 5, 2020 – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:358637, The Original Plant-Based Protein, launched a new multimillion-dollar...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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