Two new ed sessions announced for OGS

Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN MONTEREY, CA—September 28, 2023 – An ed session focused on a...

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USDA marks first anniversary of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

By Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services One year after the historic White House Conference on...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Foundation for Fresh Produce releases school breakfast recipes highlighting fruits and vegetables

September 28, 2023 – As part of its mission to boost appeal and improve access to more fruits and vegetables,...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Gelson’s launches convenience format at EV charging centers

ENCINO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Supercharging its seven-decade reputation as an innovator in Southern California, Gelson’s BB #:113119...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Little Leaf Farms debuts salad kits

DEVENS, Mass., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Little Leaf Farms, the country’s #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through...

2 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 29, 2023

Pamela and Greg discuss why Target is joining Walmart in shuttering high-crime stores, and where USA Today got it right...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Chicago looks into city-owned grocery

The city of Chicago is looking into opening a retail grocery store. The website of Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

SWIPE 2023 session spotlights women leaders in produce

Tucson, AZ (September 29, 2023) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 is proud to announce...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Ecuador targets U.S. market for organic bananas

Ecuador remains the king of bananas, both conventional and organic, and the U.S. is its top export market. From January...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Government relations leader leaves IFPA

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 announced on September 29 that Chief Public Policy Officer Robert Guenther has departed...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Cantaloupe recalled in 19 states, Washington D.C., due to possible Salmonella contamination

Eagle Produce LLC Scottsdale, AZ BB #:345300 is initiating a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupe with the...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Bakkavor USA hires senior VP

(Charlotte, North Carolina) September 8, 2023 – Bakkavor USA has named Leif Hickman as their Senior Vice President of Commercial. Leif will...

2 years ago 4 minute read

NatureSweet brings snacking tomatoes to foodservice

SAN ANTONIO – NatureSweet, BB #:152351 a leading greenhouse-grower of fruit and vegetables, is now providing the foodservice industry with...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Wawa details Ohio expansion plan

WAWA, Pa., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wawa, a privately held, family-owned chain of more than 1,000 convenience retail...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Finally, a date snack that matches my flavor profile 

Dates are one of the trendiest fruits out there. Just ask Whole Foods.   But me and dates? Not a match...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Pactiv Evergreen partners with ExxonMobil on packaging recycling in foodservice

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pactiv Evergreen Inc. a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Study shows proposed U.S. tariffs could spike tomato prices

Tucson, AZ (September 28, 2023) – American consumers could soon be paying approximately 50% more for retail tomatoes, according to...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Ten Acre Marketing strengthens team with three key hires

Agriculture Marketing Firm Bolsters Capabilities with Creative, Account and Production Talent GRAND FORKS, ND – September 27, 2023 – Ten...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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