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Stemilt CEO named Washington State Apple Blossom Apple Citizen of the Year
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Following the legacy of his grandfather, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. After serving 19...
FMI report: food industry committed to health and well-being initiatives
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As Americans’ interest in nutrition and healthy eating has increased in recent years, companies across the food industry...
Honeybear Brands preps for spring Chilean apple imports
Elgin, Minn., February 15, 2024 – Honeybear Brands BB #:128246, a leading grower and marketer of premium conventional and organic...
FPAA hosts Arizona governor for discussions on tomatoes and border infrastructure
Nogales, AZ – In a landmark visit, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 was honored to...
Superfresh Growers orchard update highlights water management
Yakima, WA – February 13, 2024 – Dave Gleason, Horticulturist and Proprietary Variety Developer, discusses the transition to high-density orchard...
Pairwise updates strategy for societal and climate benefits
Durham, N.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pairwise, a health-focused company pioneering genetics-based innovation in food and agriculture, shares...
Store check: Produce packaging in Zurich
When I talk about store checking in Europe, a lot of folks in North America comment that Europe relies less...
Controlled Environment Agriculture startup Hippo Harvest raises $21MM
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hippo Harvest, a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) startup developing advanced greenhouse systems that produce sustainably-grown produce, today...
DAT Truckload Volume Index: January cold leads to spot-market surge
BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 14, 2024—A weather-related bump in demand for truckload capacity pushed spot freight volumes to all-time highs for...
Tasteful Selections introduces three-pound mesh pillow pack potatoes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— Arvin, CA. Feb 12, 2024 —Tasteful Selections®, leading innovative potato brand from RPE LLC BB #:105471, is...
Why strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes got a surprise Super Bowl sales bump
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gopuff, the app that gets you what you need in as fast as 15 minutes, released its Brand Bowl...
Cigna Healthcare partners with meal kit provider HelloFresh
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. and NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits division of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), and HelloFresh*, the...
NatureSweet opens Arizona farm
GRAHAM COUNTY, AZ (February 13, 2024) – NatureSweet, BB #:152351 the largest vertically integrated agricultural company in North America and...
California farm enters consent decision in $1.2MM PACA case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 – In a complaint filed on Jan. 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged that...
Produce Traceability Initiative releases FSMA 204 implementation guidance
For Immediate Release: February 13, 2024 In November 2022, US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released the “FSMA Final Rule...
The Year Ahead: Touting value and convenience
Convenience is always an enticement for consumers, and for those who are not particularly adept at cooking, value-added dishes and...
Oppy and Sun Grape USA form strategic joint venture
VISALIA, Calif. — Oppy BB #:116424, a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world, has...
Mother Earth Mushrooms refreshes website
Mother Earth Mushrooms BB #:263387, a fifth-generation family-owned Pennsylvania mushroom farm, is proud to be launching its completely refreshed website...
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