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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...