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GoodFarms™ receives “Communitas Award for Excellence” in corporate social responsibility
COMPANY RELEASE – GoodFarms, the consumer-facing, ethical-positioned brand from Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, has received recognition for its social...
Colombia faces challenges exporting to the U.S.
When the Colombian government signed a ceasefire agreement with the leftist rebel group FARC in 2016, this country of 45...
The Year Ahead: Branding and storytelling
Produce marketers look for new ways to differentiate their product. “Suppliers want to really draw consumers in with their branding,”...
Meet the Cabo Diablo
Company Press Release — Jacobs Farm Del Cabo, a leader in organic and sustainable farming of fresh herbs and vegetables...
Working capital: The lifeblood of a business
Working capital is very important to the financial health of a business that purchases product and is allowed to pay...
Oppy urges retailers to “PepperUP” with big Divemex displays
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE — Creative pepper displays can earn cash in more ways than one. Not only are Sweet Bell...
Watch out for Marty, the googly-eyed retail robot
Company Press Release — Nearly 500 robots will be coming to the stores of Ahold Delhaize USA brands Stop &...
What does Target’s new head of food say about the company’s future?
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. reported strong holiday sales, along with key executive changes, including naming a new president of food and...
Limoneira Company announces a record year with 2018 results
COMPANY FINANCIAL RELEASE — Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling, and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real...
Argentina offers wide ag variety
Agricultural products account for more than half of Argentina’s total exports. While the bulk is wheat, fresh produce plays a...
The Year Ahead: Ingenuity and innovation
Will 2019 be a renaissance for managing postharvest freshness in produce? Kristen Park, extension specialist at Cornell University thinks so....
Super Bowl avocado supplies look solid so far
With less than a month before the No.1 avocado consumption day of the year, a fuel shortage in Mexico could...
Reducing food waste in fresh produce
I recently had the pleasure of joining the Produce for Kids Healthy Families Project podcast series. Amanda Keefer, the Orlando-based...
USDA cites Farmers Best of NYC, Inc., for PACA Violations
USDA/AMS RELEASE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Farmers Best of NYC Inc., operating out of Brooklyn,...
Landec changes name of food business from Apio to Curation Foods
COMPANY RELEASE — Landec Corporation, a diversified health and wellness company, announced today that it is changing the name of...
Peru jumps to No.2 avocado exporter to the U.S.
Soaring in popularity are Peruvian avocados, which were first imported to the United States during the summer months back in...
The Year Ahead: Advances in testing
Traceability has been in the spotlight, but there have also been advances in product testing to reduce costs and identify...
Topco announces two executive appointments
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE — Topco Associates, LLC announced the appointment of two executives, David Negron, Vice President, Meat, Seafood, Deli...