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IFPA lists top 10 impacts for 2023

January 2, 2024 Washington, D.C. Advancing the health of consumers, the produce and floral industries, and the planet are at...

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Idaho Potato Commission hires retail veteran as West-Canada retail promotion director

Eagle, ID, January 2, 2024 – With more than 25 years of produce industry experience under his belt, Patrick Mills...

1 year ago 3 minute read

USDA amends Florida citrus marketing order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Florida Citrus Marketing Order to reduce membership of the Florida Citrus...

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Pizza Hut to lay off drivers ahead of California wage hike 

Hundreds of California Pizza Hut franchises plan to lay off delivery drivers ahead of the state’s new $20 per hour...

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Federal produce inspector indicted for accepting bribes

For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas Wednesday, December 20, 2023 — A federal grand jury...

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Sun Belle starts red currant season

December 28, 2023 – Schiller Park, IL – Consumers this holiday season are delighting in the availability of Chilean red...

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Asparagus prices keep rising as supplies tighten

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this asparagus crop update December 27, 2023: Supplies remain extremely scarce; prices will continue climbing...

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Homegrown Organic Farms shares display winners

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2023 – Homegrown Organic Farms, BB #:161459 an employee-owned fresh fruit marketer and shipper, has announced the...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Where Food Comes From, Inc. acquires Upcycled Certified Program

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Dec. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Where Food Comes From, Inc. (WFCF), the most trusted resource for...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Florida winter storm update

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this update on the Florida weekend storm December 22, 2023: Growers report minimal crop damage...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Rain drops Chile’s early cherry production 50%

In areas of Curicó, Chile, an important center for the production of cherries at the national level, some orchards will...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Grubhub’s 2023 trend report shows diners found joy in the unconventional

CHICAGO, DECEMBER 12, 2023 – Today, Grubhub launches its annual retrospective, the 2023 Delivered report, which analyzes millions of orders...

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Stemilt, Douglas Fruit honored at Washington events

December 21, 2023 – WENATCHEE, Wash. – Impact can be defined by the big accomplishments, but it’s also the thousands...

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HelloFresh partners with entertainer for healthy eating promotion

December 26, 2023 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, announced today a new partnership with award winning...

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Mission Produce Q4 2023 financial results show increased revenue, profit

OXNARD, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and...

1 year ago 10 minute read

Peruvian avocado exports reached $953MM through September 2023

From January to September 2023, Peruvian avocado exports to 36 countries reached $953 million and showing a growth of 9...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Bell pepper supplies scarce with weather disruptions

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this bell pepper crop update December 22, 2023: Red bell pepper supplies are extremely scarce;...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Trading Assistance: Warm When Loaded— Maybe

When fresh product arrives at destination warm, some predictable and unpleasant things tend to happen: first, the receiver objects. The...

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