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IFPA: The politics of mergers

When it comes to the mechanics of the PMA and United Fresh merger, there’s no disputing that it was a...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Idaho Potato Commission swears in new chairman

Eagle, ID, November 6, 2023 – At the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) BB #:162339 October meeting, Mike Telford, a grower...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Hass avocados removed as host for Oriental Fruit Fly

IRVINE, Calif. (November 6, 2023) – On September 27, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health...

1 year ago 3 minute read

FPAA recaps inaugural SWIPE event

TUCSON, AZ (November 6, 2023) – The FPAA (Fresh Produce Association of the Americas) BB #:144354 is pleased to share...

1 year ago 4 minute read

REVIEW: BrightFarms Crunch Kits salad kits

If you’re like me, you grew up eating “salad” the way we do at my grandparents’ house: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Photos from inaugural SWIPE event

TUCSON, AZ – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas BB #:144354 held its inaugural Southwest International Produce Expo, or SWIPE, at...

1 year ago 1 minute read

FPAA panel touts supply diversification and relationships

TUCSON, AZ – Weather events this year seem to have caused more disruptions in the produce supply chain than normal....

1 year ago 2 minute read

Envy apples ready for holiday spotlight

LOS ANGELES – November 7, 2023 – With the holiday season nearing, Envy™ Apples once again expects to be the “The Ultimate Holiday Apple.”...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Cosmic Crisp, Bob’s Red Mill partner for holiday baking promotion

YAKIMA, Wash., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — It’s that delicious time of year where fall baking is a focus in kitchens everywhere,...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: The value of a single voice

Many industry insiders applaud that having a single, united voice is one of the most positive results of the merger...

2 years ago 3 minute read

C.H. Robinson posts profit, revenue drops in Q3 report

November 01, 2023 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. BB #:100586 today reported financial results for the quarter ended...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Circana research shows traditional Thanksgiving buying with emphasis on deals

Chicago, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released its...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Lidl pledges $30 Thanksgiving meal for 10 people

ARLINGTON, VA – Starting November 15, shoppers at Lidl can purchase a Thanksgiving meal that feeds up to 10 people...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA research finds WIC vastly underutilized

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2023 – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, is vital...

2 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA: Streamlining services

Those who believe the merger that led to International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has been positive for the industry...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sponsored Content: Lowering Last Mile Costs

As e-commerce continues to grow and evolve, so does the demand for last mile delivery. The last mile is the final leg...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Ocean Mist refreshes trade show presence

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (November 2, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 3, 2023

Greg calls in from Tucson from the Southwest International Produce Expo, formerly the Fresh Produce Association of the America’s annual...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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