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UNFI to sell 13, close 4 Shoppers Food & Pharmacy stores
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced it has entered into definitive agreements...
Florida finds niche in tropicals
Florida’s climate allows it to produce tropical fruits and vegetables that few places in the United States can. Just the...
USDA files action against Oregon juice company for alleged PACA violations
Editor’s note: Please see this link for the updated version. https://www.bluebookservices.com2023/01/05/oregon-juice-company-satisfies-paca-violation-terms/ WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2019 – As part of its...
Romaine outbreak illnesses rise above 100
From the Food and Drug Administration December 4, 2019: Recommendation FDA, CDC, and state health authorities are investigating an outbreak...
Frieda’s releases 2020 food trends forecast
Los Alamitos, CA – (December 2019) – Frieda’s Specialty Produce BB #:127169, known for spotting trends like veggies for dessert...
Cut n’ Clean Kale Chip Kits – how do they work?
I used to make kale chips all the time — and then I had a second kid and had even...
GrubMarket acquires Doorganics to continue its nationwide expansion
GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced it has completed the acquisition of Doorganics, the leading online farm-to-table delivery service in Michigan, specializing in...
Canadian Produce Marketing Association and VCM International Release Plastic Packaging Technical Report and Roadmap
December 5, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is pleased to announce the release of a...
Packaging innovation benefits everyone
The future of produce packaging won’t just benefit growers, suppliers, and consumers, it should be better for the environment too....
Favoring ‘Fresh from Florida’
The Fresh From Florida brand is sought after in both the United States and internationally. “One look and consumers, retailers,...
Fresh Thyme responds to latest outbreak update
PRESS RELEASE The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control, in conjunction with other state and local...
California Table Grape Commission hires director of trade policy
PRESS RELEASE Fresno, CA – Jodi Devaurs is the new director of trade policy for the California Table Grape Commission...
Rouses goes for World’s Largest Avocado display
The World’s Largest Avocado display being set up at Rouses Market BB #:153701 in New Orleans comes with some of...
Europe shows benefits and dangers of packaging revolution
European packaging trends are on the mind of Dr. Eva Almenar, associate professor at Michigan State University’s School of Packaging....
Florida revels in ag leadership position
When it comes to fresh, Florida-grown produce doesn’t just make a splash—its bounty is felt both domestically and internationally. The...
CDC increases illness count in Hepatitis A outbreak linked to fresh blackberries
From the Food and Drug Administration December 3, 2019: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers...
PBH names new chairman, executive committee
PRESS RELEASE December 3, 2019 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 announced Bil Goldfield of Dole Food...
Produce packaging serves many purposes
While critical to many companies’ approach to packaging innovation, environmental concerns are only part of the big picture. According to...
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