Trading Assistance: Reefer Carriers and PACA, what freight folks need to know

Reefer carriers and freight brokers that provide service to the produce industry at some point hear about this mysterious thing...

9 months ago 16 minute read

Westside Produce and Classic Fruit celebrate Melon Day with new varieties

August 8, 2024 Firebaugh, CA – Melon Day is this Sunday, August 11, and the Westside Produce/Classic Fruit BB #:149536...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Peruvian avocado exports grew in value, but fell in volume in June 2024

In June 2024, Peruvian avocado exports reached $230.4 million for 117,963 tons, which meant an increase of 28 percent in...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Alliance for Food and Farming to host farm tour for media, influencers

The Alliance for Food and Farming’s (AFF) 2024 Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour will take place from August 12-14...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new branding and packaging

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (August 8, 2024) — Bolthouse Fresh Foods BB #:394665 is debuting a first look at its newly designed...

9 months ago 4 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry...

9 months ago 2 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

July 03, 2024 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the...

9 months ago 2 minute read

Remembering Benjy Proffer of Proffer Wholesale Produce

Benjy Udell Proffer of Park Hills, Missouri has entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Friday, August 2, 2024. He...

9 months ago 6 minute read

CMI Orchards research finds EverCrisp outshines Fuji

August 7, 2024 Wenatchee, WA—CMI Orchards BB #:134183 reveals compelling new data showcasing the excellent performance of Washington-grown EverCrisp apples. Results...

9 months ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket acquires online grocer Good Eggs

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, a leading tech-enabled food eCommerce company and a pioneer in...

9 months ago 5 minute read

New Century Food files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

New Century Food Corporation, located in Lorton, VA, filed a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the United States...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Search firm MIXTEC Group celebrates 40 years

August 7, 2024 — It all began in 1984 for this Los Angeles-based firm. Founder Ward Fredericks had a vision...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers honored for digital campaign

August 6th, 2024 LEAMINGTON, ON – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, (OGVG), BB #:163409 North America’s largest exporter of greenhouse-grown produce,...

9 months ago 4 minute read

NatureSweet Cherub tomato packs to feature PAW Patrol

SAN ANTONIO, TX, August 7, 2024 ­ —  NatureSweet, BB #:152351 the largest vertically integrated controlled environment agricultural company in...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Fresh Farms gives California grape harvest insights

As California grape harvest unfolds, Fresh Farms BB #:194140 faces a season marked by both challenge and opportunity. Temperatures were...

9 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA expands government relations staff

August 5, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) BB #:378962 Government Relations Team has welcomed Mica Hider...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Walmart captures record U.S. eGrocery sales in Q2 2024

Barrington, Ill. – August 6, 2024 – Walmart (excluding Sam’s Club) BB #:143789 captured 37% of the U.S. online grocery...

9 months ago 8 minute read

Mushroom Council names new president

LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI – (AUG 6, 2024) – The Mushroom Council BB #:161860 has named produce marketing strategist Amy Wood...

9 months ago 3 minute read

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