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Careers in Produce: Competition abounds
Competition for candidates across multiple fresh produce categories continues to intensify. “For a long time now,” says Tracey Lewin, vice...
Measure to Improve releases software for responding to buyer sustainability surveys
SALINAS, CA – Measure to Improve (MTI), a sustainability consulting firm and the fresh produce industry’s go-to sustainability experts, is...
Chilean fruit shipments drop 6% from 2022
During the January to August 2023 period, Chile exported 2.54 million tons of fruit, for a value of $5.97 billion...
IFPA supports introduction of new organics legislation
October 18, 2023 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement...
September continues fresh produce volume streak
September brought cooler temperatures around the country and kids returned to school. “With it, the share of meals prepared at...
Fresh Del Monte sets new sustainability standards with 2022 report
MIAMI – October 17, 2023 – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated...
IFPA CEO urges action in State of the Industry
In her annual State of the Industry address at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show October 19, IFPA BB...
Careers in Produce: High-growth sectors
The increasing use of technology has led to growth in fresh produce positions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics....
Nearly all Mexican berries go to the U.S. and Canada
Juan Jose Flores, general director of the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), told El Vigia that 97 percent of...
Mastronardi Produce offers new Queen of Greens salad kits
Kingsville, ON (October 16, 2023) – Mastronardi Produce, BB #:115453 the fourth-generation family-owned company that pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in...
Rabobank report details blueberry industry transformation
RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness October 2023 — Over the past decade, global fresh blueberry exports have expanded steadily, driven by...
A look at Frutura’s future after acquisitions
This week global sales and marketing group Frutura, Reedley, CA, announced an agreement to acquire all company assets of Santiago,...
Careers in Produce: The discovery process
Potential hires looking at the produce industry often think first of the grower-shipper part of the equation, with back-breaking harvests...
Pretty Lady Vineyards offers new organic grapes
McFarland, CA – Friday, October 13th, 2023 – Another year has come and gone, and it’s already time for the...
Pure Flavor to debut new tomato, melon at IFPA Global Show
Leamington, ON (October 17th, 2023) – As consumers continue to look for unique snacking options to fuel their busy lives,...
Fruit World earns EFI certification
Reedley, CA – Fruit World, BB #:187196 a fresh produce company centered on honesty and sustainability, is excited to welcome...
USDA restricts PACA violators in three states October 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Chicago firm
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Two Fish Distribution Co., BB #:396370 satisfied...
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