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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...
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...
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...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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,...
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...