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Food Safety attorney Bill Marler calls for import restrictions on Mexican Cantaloupe
SEATTLE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — “Since last week the U.S. and Canadian health officials reported 162 people with Salmonella, including 62 hospitalized...
Chilean fresh fruit export volume down, value up in 2023
During the January-October 2023 period, Chile exported 2,944,000 tons of fruit, for a value of $6.85 billion FOB, (sales values...
Deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes expands
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released this update November 24, 2023: Fast FactsIllnesses: 99 (56 new)Hospitalizations: 45 (28...
Instacart’s Giving Tuesday program to donate a million servings of fresh produce
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced the launch of its third annual Giving...
Ark Foods embarks on new watermelon trials
IMMOKALEE, FL (November 27, 2023) – Ark Foods, BB #:290462 the modern-day farming company on a mission to showcase the...
Cabilfrut partners with Colombian avocado grower-packer
Through a comprehensive strategic alliance between the Chilean avocado producing and exporting company, Cabilfrut BB #:296688, together with Green SuperFood...
D’Arrigo celebrates century of excellence
Salinas, California – November 27, 2023 – As 2023 comes to a close, D’Arrigo Bros. Co., BB #:114843 of California,...
EFI celebrates National Gratitude Month
WASHINGTON, November 21, 2023 – Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers,...
World Pear Day celebrated December 2
MILWAUKIE, OREGON – Pear Bureau Northwest BB #:162426 is announcing the 2023 celebration of its annual World Pear Day on...
Produce Distributors Association to hold annual meeting during NYPS
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) BB #:396824 is thrilled to announce its annual meeting will take place on December 5th...
Restaurants Canada documents pandemic damage, lack of government support
Toronto, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada is disappointed in the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement....
FDA investigates Listeria outbreak for peaches, plums, and nectarines
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, November 21, 2023: Product: Recalled conventional (non-organic) peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – Thanksgiving Edition
Pamela and Greg ponder the 9% of Americans who don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, and the 32% planning to get takeout or...
California Walnut Board launches direct-to-consumer marketing campaign
FOLSOM, CA, Nov. 21, 2023 – The holidays just aren’t the holidays without California walnuts, and this year, the California...
WP launches tropical fruit school program
Miami, FL – November 22, 2023 – WP Produce BB #:143203 —a Miami-based and family-owned grower, packer, and shipper of...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, IL, and TX
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA files PACA action against Florida firm
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Peak Seasons Produce...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL, and TX
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
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