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President says Canada, Mexico tariffs to begin March 4 

President Donald Trump today reaffirmed his plan to place 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4.  In...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Side Delights to showcase Amazables! and BioFlex packaging at SEPC Southern Exposure

Newport Beach, CA (February 24, 2025): Side Delights BB #:325392 announced that they will participate as a Gold sponsor of...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Dole to debut four salad kits at Southern Exposure

MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2025) — The innovation team at Dole Fresh Vegetables BB #:124463 continues to shake-up the packaged...

2 months ago 6 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms to launch next phase of Roastables kits at SEPC show

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (February 26, 2025) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, North America’s leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes,...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Bee Sweet Citrus projects strong spring lemon supplies

February 26, 2025 FOWLER, Calif., – Spring is only a few weeks away, and the Bee Sweet Citrus BB #:123033...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Wonderful Citrus celebrates 75 years, brings back Paramount Citrus label

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 27, 2025) – Wonderful Citrus BB #:115157 proudly celebrates 75 years as a world-leading, full-service citrus company,...

2 months ago 7 minute read

Subway brings back any footlong for $6.99

MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Subway continues to serve up serious value with the return of the $6.99 any...

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, IL, and TX

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Main Street Produce names director of sales

Santa Maria, CA – February 25, 2025 – Main Street Produce BB #:141682 is pleased to announce the appointment of...

2 months ago 3 minute read

BrightFarms to close three greenhouses to focus on larger indoor farms

IRVINGTON, NEW YORK (February 24, 2025) — Leader in indoor-grown greens, BrightFarms BB #:344991, is evaluating new uses or sale...

2 months ago 3 minute read

USDA cites NY importer for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Marchella of NY Inc. BB...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Todd Greiner Farms to auction land and equipment after company transition

Hart, MI – Todd and Sarah Greiner of Todd Greiner Farms Packing LLC BB #:194064, respected leaders in Michigan’s agricultural...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Divert, Inc. appoints CFO

February 26, 2025 WEST CONCORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Divert, Inc., a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being...

2 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA urges Congress to tackle labor, regulatory, and economic crises in produce

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 today urged Congress to take bipartisan action...

2 months ago 5 minute read

USDA restricts three PACA violators in Florida

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Haven Greens opens Canada’s first fully automated leafy greens greenhouse  

February 24, 2025 — Momentum is building at Haven Greens BB #:408514 as the company announces the opening of phase...

2 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA leader to testify at Senate Ag Committee meeting

Bret Erickson, senior vice president of business affairs at J&D Produce Inc. BB #:124521, Edinburg, TX, will testify on behalf...

2 months ago 1 minute read

OSO Sweet Onion grower honored by Vidalia Onion Committee

February 24, 2025 — OSO Sweet Onions BB #:357299 is thrilled to celebrate our very own Herschel Durrence, named 2024...

2 months ago 3 minute read

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