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ProduceIQ: Holiday hangover cure enclosed
Sorry if this week’s article feels a little long-winded. It was the perfect excuse to politely leave the room when...
Deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes expands
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released this update November 24, 2023: Fast FactsIllnesses: 99 (56 new)Hospitalizations: 45 (28...
Instacart’s Giving Tuesday program to donate a million servings of fresh produce
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced the launch of its third annual Giving...
Ark Foods embarks on new watermelon trials
IMMOKALEE, FL (November 27, 2023) – Ark Foods, BB #:290462 the modern-day farming company on a mission to showcase the...
Cabilfrut partners with Colombian avocado grower-packer
Through a comprehensive strategic alliance between the Chilean avocado producing and exporting company, Cabilfrut BB #:296688, together with Green SuperFood...
Walmart, Bamboo Rose embark on sourcing platform project
BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bamboo Rose announced a joint project with retail giant, Walmart BB #:143789, to develop and implement a...
Canadian produce industry reps meet with Trudeau
It is not entirely clear to me why representatives of the Canadian produce industry should have to meet with Canadian...
D’Arrigo celebrates century of excellence
Salinas, California – November 27, 2023 – As 2023 comes to a close, D’Arrigo Bros. Co., BB #:114843 of California,...
How a bakery in Guatemala came to share the name of a Canadian greenhouse
As we celebrate the month of gratitude, let us not forget the unsung heroes of the food behind our favorite...
EFI celebrates National Gratitude Month
WASHINGTON, November 21, 2023 – Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers,...
World Pear Day celebrated December 2
MILWAUKIE, OREGON – Pear Bureau Northwest BB #:162426 is announcing the 2023 celebration of its annual World Pear Day on...
Produce Distributors Association to hold annual meeting during NYPS
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) BB #:396824 is thrilled to announce its annual meeting will take place on December 5th...
Restaurants Canada documents pandemic damage, lack of government support
Toronto, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada is disappointed in the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement....
FDA investigates Listeria outbreak for peaches, plums, and nectarines
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, November 21, 2023: Product: Recalled conventional (non-organic) peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – Thanksgiving Edition
Pamela and Greg ponder the 9% of Americans who don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, and the 32% planning to get takeout or...
California Walnut Board launches direct-to-consumer marketing campaign
FOLSOM, CA, Nov. 21, 2023 – The holidays just aren’t the holidays without California walnuts, and this year, the California...
WP launches tropical fruit school program
Miami, FL – November 22, 2023 – WP Produce BB #:143203 —a Miami-based and family-owned grower, packer, and shipper of...
The Giant Co. makes leadership appointments
CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 21, 2023 – The GIANT Company BB #:103652 announced today that Brian Lorenz has been named vice...