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