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Careers in Produce: Retention using the basics

At its essence, success in attracting and retaining talent is simply about providing a desirable working environment. “The best recruitment...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Highline Mushrooms offers clear PET till

Leamington, ON – Highline Mushrooms continues its commitment to sustainability with the rollout of clear PET tills. The movement showcases...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Pioneer, founder of Omega Produce honored by FPAA

(NOGALES, Ariz.) The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas BB #:144354 is pleased to announce that Emilia Gotsis, founder of...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Chelan Fresh releases sustainability report

CHELAN, WA, USA, October 18, 2023 — Leading apple, cherry and pear producer Chelan Fresh BB #:170403 announces the release of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

MountainKing promotes yellow-flesh potatoes

HOUSTON, TX (October 24, 2023) – MountainKing Potatoes has launched a new fall sales promotion presenting the company’s three popular...

2 years ago 2 minute read

FDA investigates illnesses linked to diced onion recall

October 24, 2023 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Ag secretary comments on 2022 Household Food Security in the U.S. report

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Economic Research Service released the Household Food Security in the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

A message from FPAA Chairman Rod Sbragia

Greetings and salutations, Coming out of the very successful annual show from the International Fresh Produce Association in Anaheim, I...

2 years ago 3 minute read

SWIPE golf tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Club

This year’s Fresh Produce Association of the America’s golf tournament is a little different. As the event is transitioning to...

2 years ago 1 minute read

California Avocado Commission introduces new marketing approach at IFPA Global Show

IRVINE, Calif. (October 25, 2023) – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 marketing team took advantage of the second annual...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Careers in Produce: The experience factor

Part of what makes the produce industry unique is also putting it at risk: business succession is on the downswing,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Baker Farms voluntarily recalls Kroger brand bagged collard greens due to possible Listeria

The FDA released this company announcement October 20, 2023: October 20, 2023 – Baker Farms BB #:153823 of Norman Park,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Brighter Bites extends Zespri kiwifruit partnership for 2023-2024 school year

HOUSTON (October 23, 2023) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Duda Farm Fresh Foods launches new snacking line

Oviedo, Fla. (October 23, 2023) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Honeybear Marketing to offer limited supplies of Honey Moon apple this winter 

Honeybear Marketing, LLC BB #:289661 plans to offer limited volume of its new Honey Moon apple this winter.  During the...

2 years ago 1 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Philly wholesaler

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced today that it has completed the acquisition of PA...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Gills Onions recalls diced onion products because of possible Salmonella risk

FDA released this company announcement October 23, 2023: October 23, 2023 – Gills Onions BB #:113044 of Oxnard, CA is...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA provides $1.3B to specialty crops for export development

Des Moines, Iowa, October 24, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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