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MountainKing announces retail contest for red potatoes
HOUSTON, TX (June 6, 2023) – MountainKing BB #:105949 is spicing up the selling season of its summertime Red varieties...
GrubMarket partners with CCOF to support disadvantaged farmers in obtaining organic certification
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced a multi-year partnership with California Certified Organic Farmers...
Produce can’t seem to crack into the snack spotlight
The produce industry has been trying to crack into packaged snacks for as long as I can remember. I recall...
Baby busts on both sides of the border
I’m always fascinated when I come across one news story that dovetails with another from a different source. Over the...
Brighter Bites joins forces with Monterey County Community
MONTEREY (June 1, 2023) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables, and nutrition education resources directly...
Sponsored Content: Bonsai Produce’s Commitment to Sustainable Transportation Practices for a Greener Future
In the realm of sustainable produce distribution, optimizing transportation holds a key position in curbing fuel usage and emissions. By...
ProduceIQ: Glorious spuds have never been more expensive
At $28, an 80-count Russet potato market continues to be 60 percent higher than prior years. And unfortunately for potato...
Sprouts Farmers Markets releases ESG report for 2022
PHOENIX, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty...
Sonora grape deal rebounds after slow start
Nogales, AZ- June 2nd, 2023- After a delayed start to the Mexican table grape season, producers are bouncing back with...
Toast Data: How the pandemic and work-from-home affected lunch dining
June 05, 2023 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toast, the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, announced its Q1 2023 Restaurant Trends Report, providing...
Wendy’s brings back Summer Strawberry Salad
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — By popular demand, the fan-favorite salad has returned to menus to deliver the...
Nature’s Pick brand fresh-cut cubed butternut squash recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
CFIA food recall warning: Last updated 2023-06-02 Summary ProductFresh cut cubed Butternut Squash IssueFood – Microbial Contamination – Listeria What...
Peruvian mango growth stalls with multiple challenges
Peru has positioned itself as the fourth largest mango exporter worldwide, according to a presentation by David Flores, CEO and...
Brighter water outlook in Salinas
The California water picture has gotten enormous amounts of attention from both the agricultural press and the general media, but...
Loblaws makes 1 billion pound food recovery pledge
TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ – Loblaw Companies Limited BB #:138169 is celebrating its inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week (June 4 to 10)...
CPMA members urge government to support its sustainability efforts
May 31, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – On May 30, fresh produce industry representatives from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)...
IFPA members testify at Senate hearing on labor
Washington D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 members testified at the May 31 Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing...
NWPB highlights mood-boosting benefits of watermelon
May 31, 2023 – “Want to be happier this season? Add watermelon to your grocery cart.” That’s the core message...