Trading Assistance: Assessing responsibility for defective strawberries

Given the perishability of the strawberries and the number of truckloads shipped, it’s no surprise that Blue Book Services receives...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Emerald Packaging appoints new president

UNION CITY, Calif. – Emerald Packaging, the #1 produce flexible plastic packaging company in the U.S., has announced the promotion of Pallavi...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Brighter Bites receives increased donations from Mission Produce, Sunset, and Taylor Farms

HOUSTON (February 28, 2023) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into...

2 years ago 6 minute read

A reason to buy less produce

Horse breeder Muriel Bing makes it sound exotic: “It is normal to enjoy strolling through the isles of the supermarket.”...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Peruvian avocado exports expected to increase in the 2022-23 campaign

In the fifth week of this Peruvian avocado campaign, there were a total of 2,093 tons exported, reflecting an increase...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Save Mart implements automated micro-fulfillment

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Robotics startup Fulfil Solutions today unveiled a fully automated platform to revolutionize online grocery by making it profitable and...

2 years ago 6 minute read

AFF: Following the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list makes produce bill go up 48%

This is a blog post from the Alliance for Food and Farming on February 22, 2023: First, peer reviewed research...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Superfresh Growers’ EverCrisp having strong season

Yakima, WA – Superfresh Growers BB #:113721 second Washington State EverCrisp apple crop is off to a great start. A...

2 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Winter storm roils Western markets

It’s not every day that snow in LA County is responsible for flight delays across the U.S. Winter storm Piper...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Columbia Fruit names new CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24th, 2023 Wenatchee, WA: CMI Orchards BB #:134183 announced today that Brett Reasor will be joining...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Awe Sum Organics hires VP of sales and business development

Kevin Leap, with over 25 years of organic produce sales experience, has recently joined Awe Sum Organics BB #:157008, the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Unfold, GoodLeaf partner to develop leafy greens

DAVIS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Unfold, an industry-leading seed and digital solutions company advancing the vertical farming industry, and GoodLeaf Farms, Canada’s largest...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Rain disrupts California strawberries

Markon Cooperative {{BB #:123315}} released this crop update February 27, 2023: California’s weather forecast is calling for rain in Santa Maria...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Brexit and the British vegetable shortage

I remember back in June 2016, when the British electorate, by a narrow majority, voted to have their nation withdraw...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Watermelon consumption associated with higher diet quality, study finds

Nutrition Study Finds Watermelon Intake Associated with Higher Diet Quality in Children and Adults Winter Springs, FL – National Watermelon...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting set for April

February 27, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC)...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFG celebrates 20-year anniversary of Cotton Candy grape

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), the world’s largest table grape breeder, which boasts 48 patented table grape varieties,...

2 years ago 6 minute read

NGA calls on White House to include independent retailers in supplemental health benefit programs

Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), BB #:163424 the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, sent...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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