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United Fresh encourages quick passage of Farm Bill – this week
The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the House and the Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee for approving a Farm Bill...
Food Trends 2019: The Has-beens
In November and December of every year, food industry “observers” and so-called experts come up with a seemingly random list...
New apples emerge as trending varieties
For most growers, their apple lineup is combination of old favorites and new varieties. Stemilt Growers LLC in Wenatchee, WA,...
As Fast Paced as a New York Minute
Opportunities abound at Hunts Point Produce Market, termed “the cornerstone of the New York food industry.” This powerhouse for conventional,...
USDA cites Tumi Produce International Corp. for PACA Violations
USDA/AMS PRESS RELEASE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Tumi Produce International Corp., Bronx, N.Y., for failure...
Weather affects this year’s apple crop
When it comes to weather—wondrous or wicked—it can drastically affect apple size, yields, and everything in between. And when you...
FDA narrows source of romaine outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration has traced the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce to the central coast growing...
Albertsons store adjusts to romaine shortage
BOISE, ID – In early December, with romaine unavailable in the wake of the E. coli outbreak, a new Albertsons...
Ingles Markets, Inc., reports record sales & income for 2018
Ingles Markets, Inc., reported total sales of $4.09 billion for fiscal year 2018 compared with $4.00 billion in fiscal year...
Apples East, West, and In Between
Apples are grown across the United States and grown in nearly every state. That said, only a handful have significant-scale...
Village Super Market, Inc. reports fourth quarter results
Sales were $401,550 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, an increase of 3.7% compared to the first quarter of...
FDA continues investigating E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce
The FDA, along with CDC, state and local agencies, is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses likely...
United Natural Foods, Inc. reports first quarter 2019 results
United Natural Foods, Inc., reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 ended October 27, 2018. Net Sales Increased 16.7%...
Variety is the Name of the Apple Game
Despite ongoing improvements in orchards, harvests, and storage, apple growers still face numerous difficulties getting their fruit from tree to...
Food recall warning – Eat Smart brand Salad Shake Ups – Sweet Kale recalled due to listeria monocytogenes
CFIA Press Release – Industry is recalling Eat Smart brand Salad Shake Ups – Sweet Kale from the marketplace due...
These are the reasons Los Angeles produce companies are optimistic
The outlook for the Los Angeles produce scene is predominantly buoyant. Chefs are showcasing more fruits, vegetables, and herbs; schools...
Walgreens launches Kroger Express, expands meal kits to Chicago-area stores
Shoppers at 65 Chicago-area Walgreens stores will now have access to meal kits from Kroger Co. in an expansion of...
Apio acquires guacamole maker
Company press release — Landec Corporation (Nasdaq: LNDC), a leading innovator of diversified health and wellness solutions with two operating...