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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...
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...
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...
FPAA recaps inaugural SWIPE event
TUCSON, AZ (November 6, 2023) – The FPAA (Fresh Produce Association of the Americas) BB #:144354 is pleased to share...
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,...
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...
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....
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.”...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
IFPA: Streamlining services
Those who believe the merger that led to International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has been positive for the industry...
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...
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...
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...
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