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Hass Avocado Board offers sustainability tools via webinar

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – Recognizing nearly all avocado purchasers (96%) are aware, engaged and concerned about environmental...

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Brighter Bites expands to 11th location

PHOENIX (November 1, 2023) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Molly’s Grape & Citrus launches two new brands

Bakersfield, CA, Oct. 30, 2023 – Molly’s Grape & Citrus Company, LLC BB #:371532 is proud to announce the launch...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Lettuce growers recovering from heat in Huron, CA

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this Huron, CA lettuce update October 30, 2023: Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg,...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Sponsored Content: Lineage celebrates 50th patent

Just over a decade ago, Lineage BB #:294667 set out to transform the world’s food supply chain to eliminate waste...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA: In context with food industry consolidation

The move to finally merge PMA and United Fresh took place during a long period of consolidation in food and...

2 years ago 2 minute read

New Jersey students benefit from fresh produce program

TRENTON, NJ – As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities for school...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA announces $32MM in grants to strengthen local and regional food systems

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded more than $32 million for...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sun World launches Autumncrisp consumer marketing campaign at NY festival

NEW YORK CITY (Oct. 30, 2023) – Start spreading the news! Earlier this month, Sun World International BB #:172413 took...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Blue Book Services names CFO

CAROL STREAM, IL – Dan Wywrot has joined Blue Book Services as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to becoming the CFO...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Cornell study finds online grocery baskets have less produce than in-store carts

October 30, 2023 — Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Avocados From Mexico to title sponsor college football Cure Bowl

DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2023 — Avocados From Mexico, BB #:371130 the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., is uniting good...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Strawberry Commission highlights sustainability  

WATSONVILLE, Calif. – (Oct. 26, 2023) – To demonstrate its commitment to farming better, the California Strawberry Commission BB #:153596...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA: Charting the synergies and challenges as integration continues

A merger between the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) had been discussed for...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA’s CEO on the State of Our Industry

October 27, 2023 This time last week, I had just delivered the State of the Industry at Anaheim for our...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Mission Produce UK expansion plans includes mangos

Oxnard, Calif. – October 30, 2023 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USApple launches healthy eating program

Five schools focused on healthy eating initiatives will each win $5,000 Falls Church, VA (October 26, 2023)—The U.S. Apple Association...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Organic Grower Summit to hold grower roundtable

(MONTEREY, CA—October 25, 2023) Leadership from three of the nation’s most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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