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Ontario shows how big its produce influence is
Growing and supplying fresh produce is big business in Ontario. As Canada’s top fruit and vegetable producer, the province grows...
AmazonFresh expands to three more cities with 1- and 2-hour delivery
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Amazon today announced that AmazonFresh BB #:283186 has expanded to three new cities: Houston, Minneapolis and Phoenix. Beginning...
Hot foodservice trends include these micro-season dishes
Not only is seasonality a hit in foodservice, micro-seasons can create better urgency. “Seasonality is the key to limited-time-offers,” said...
USApple: exports, value down for 2018 crop
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO (August 22, 2019)—Apple exports for the 2018 crop were down 27 percent from the previous year, said...
Plants for happier, healthier lives
The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 has a new direction with its “Have A Plant” movement, linking health...
Rabobank report cautions against organic produce oversupply
While organic food demand—and sales—continue to rise, a recent Rabobank RaboResearch report suggests grower-shippers take a look at their strategy...
Michigan firms learn the benefits of passing the torch
Michigan companies that have weathered years of the industry’s ups and downs and managed to grow strong roots are seeing...
BREAKING: U.S. and Mexico reach agreement on tomatoes
According to news reports, there’s a new agreement for Mexican tomato imports. The new deal includes one piece of controversy...
Mucci Farms acquires Orangeline Farms
KINGSVILLE, ON, Aug. 21, 2019 PRNewswire – Mucci Farms BB #:165851 announces that it has acquired controlling interest of Leamington,...
California Firm Posts $300,000 Employment Bond
Under regulations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), Rain Forest Produce Inc. BB #:288753, operating out of Los Angeles,...
California Firm Posts $35,000 Surety Bond to Obtain PACA License
Ventura Produce Inc., operating out of Los Angeles, Calif., has posted a $35,000 cash surety bond with the U.S. Department...
Gladstone Land acquires a large California pistachio orchard
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 19, 2019 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq: LAND) (“Gladstone Land” or the “Company”) announced that...
Chilean kiwifruit hits peak season
PRESS RELEASE August 21, 2019. The first-ever North American marketing campaign for the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee is now in full...
FPAA concerned over inspection provisions in new Tomato Suspension Agreement
NOGALES, AZ, August 21, 2019 – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas BB #:144354 is gratified that the Unites...
U.S. tomato growers applaud the new suspension agreement
PRESS RELEASE Washington, D.C., August 21, 2019 – After 23 years of suspension agreements that never worked to protect American...
SweeTango apple harvest begins
PRESS RELEASE WENATCHEE, Wash. – August 21, 2019 – Harvest has kicked off for the 2019 SweeTango® apple crop. Orchards...
UPDATED: U.S. and Mexico reach agreement on tomatoes
There’s a new agreement for Mexican tomato imports. The new deal includes one piece of controversy in the process –...
Longo’s to open cashless, convenience grocery focused on prepared meals and snacks
PRESS RELEASE: TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, August 26 Longo Brothers Fruit Market (“Longo’s”) BB #:154544 will launch...
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