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Eagle Eye Produce acquires Baker & Murakami Produce

Eagle Eye Produce acquires onion packing facilities previously operated by Baker & Murakami Produce Company in Ontario, Oregon.

4 hours ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts seven PACA violators – April 28, 2025

USDA has imposed sanctions on seven produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce under...

4 hours ago 4 minute read

Industry expert launches Fresh Endeavors Consulting

Fresh Endeavors Consulting, founded by industry veteran Garland Perkins, is proud to announce its official launch.

4 hours ago 2 minute read

USDA highlights border security, Mexico negotiations in first 100 days of Trump administration

USDA Secretary Rollins says she has been at the negotiating table tirelessly advocating for American agriculture.

22 hours ago 2 minute read

USDA: U.S. per capita vegetable consumption falls to lowest point in 35 years

In 2024, total U.S. per capita vegetable and pulse availability fell to 376 pounds, marking the lowest level in over...

22 hours ago 1 minute read

Natural Delights highlights record date sales this Ramadan

Natural Delights is celebrating unprecedented success in this year’s sales season, showcasing the impact of culturally relevant marketing

1 day ago 3 minute read
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Top 5 insights from avocado grove tour

California expects the largest avocado crop in five years in 2025, and as part of showing that off, Blue Book...

1 day ago 4 minute read

Technomic: Tariffs rattle restaurant operators

Considerable uncertainty has entered the market with the introduction and partial 90-day pause of tariffs, as well as shifting narratives

1 day ago 1 minute read

IFPA urges practical, science-based standards in comments to National Organic Standards Board

In response to feedback sought by the National Organic Standards Board, IFPA submitted comments for priories for organic fresh produce.

4 days ago 3 minute read

Mission Produce inaugurates Guatemala avocado packinghouse

Mission Produce, Inc. announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art avocado packinghouse in Guatemala.

4 days ago 5 minute read

Florida Tomato Exchange: Terminating the suspension agreement will level the playing field for U.S. growers

Robert Guenther of the Florida Tomato Exchange released this statement on the intent to terminate the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement

4 days ago 2 minute read

IFPA names 2025 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award winners

IFPA will celebrate nine of the country's leading chefs and foodservice professionals during The Foodservice Conference

5 days ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in California and Florida

USDA has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce under...

5 days ago 2 minute read

Avocados From Mexico and Which Wich partner for the AvoWich

For those who can't get enough of the rich, creamy flavor of Avocados From Mexico, it partnered with Which Wich...

5 days ago 4 minute read

Blueberry prices to rise due to domestic season slow start

Blueberry supplies are extremely limited, as the California and Georgia seasons are off to slow starts. Expect elevated prices.

5 days ago 1 minute read

Agrovision rebrands as Fruitist, the billion dollar superfruit brand

Fruitist is officially the new name for Agrovision, aligning the company’s identity with the high-growth consumer brand it debuted in...

6 days ago 4 minute read

World Wide Farms signs with ReposiTrak for food safety and traceability

World Wide Farms announces its use of the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for inbound and outbound traceability data sharing.

7 days ago 3 minute read

Oppy and DEEP continue progress on Canada’s greenest greenhouse project

Marking the first anniversary of their partnership, Oppy and DEEP Earth Energy Production report progress on their greenhouse project.

1 week ago 3 minute read

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