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...

6 years ago 5 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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,”...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Meet the Cabo Diablo

Company Press Release — Jacobs Farm Del Cabo, a leader in organic and sustainable farming of fresh herbs and vegetables...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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 &...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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....

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 8 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Topco announces two executive appointments

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE — Topco Associates, LLC announced the appointment of two executives, David Negron, Vice President, Meat, Seafood, Deli...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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