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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...