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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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 1 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 1 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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...

1 year ago 7 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

NatureSweet opens Arizona farm

GRAHAM COUNTY, AZ (February 13, 2024) – NatureSweet, BB #:152351 the largest vertically integrated agricultural company in North America and...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 1 minute read

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