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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...
Friendsgiving increases in popularity
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Green Giant, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, revealed today new...
Ocean Mist fondly remembers former CEO
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (November 20, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...
Sun World adds eight importers to North American licensees
Bakersfield, Calif. – Sun World International BB #:172413 today announced it has added eight importers to its panel of...
Chilean blueberry supply to drop 13% from last season
November 20, 2023. The Chilean Blueberry Committee, together with iQonsulting, have updated their export estimate for the 2023-2024 season, forecasting...
USDA files action against NY company for alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against United Vegetable Produce...
Packaging knowledge could reduce food waste
Springfield, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Americans throw out a staggering 120 billion pounds of food each year....
Village Farms partners with Military Makeover
LAKE MARY, Fla., Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Village Farms Fresh Produce, a wholly owned subsidiary of Village Farms...
HMC Farms voluntarily recalls whole peaches, plums, and nectarines due to Listeria risk
Company Announcement: November 17, 2023 – The HMC Group Marketing, Inc. BB #:129161, which does business as HMC Farms, is...
Survey: half of consumers plan to order from or dine at restaurants for Thanksgiving
ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired by convenience and cost savings, one-third of consumers (32%) plan to order takeout/delivery for Thanksgiving...
FPAA awards Member of the Year
Tucson, AZ (November 14, 2023) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 proudly announced Raquel Espinoza, founder...
Inflation hinders holiday food donations
Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™, today announced new data from...
CA Avocado Commission promotes VPs to co-executive leaders
IRVINE, Calif. (November 20, 2023) – At its November 16 Board meeting, the newly elected California Avocado Commission BB #:145028...
Dole adds bright new holiday recipes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2023) — The recipe developers at Dole Food Company BB #:111521 are reimagining a healthier, more produce-filled version of the...
Courts approve consent injunction and agreed order establishing PACA claims procedure for Berry People, LLC
On October 25, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, under case number 23-cv-03487,...
IFPA meets with Canadian PM on food affordability, packaging policy
November 16, 2023 Washington, D.C. – With increasing consumption of fresh produce as its top priority, on November 15, International...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 17, 2023
Apples need some aggressive promotions this season, and Pamela’s got beef with yet another retailer ranking. And we’re talking why...
Thanksgiving by the numbers: 91% of consumers plan to celebrate
CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has released...
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