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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...

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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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Sunkist to unveil new sales strategy, commercial at IFPA

October 16, 2023, Valencia, Calif. – Sunkist Growers BB #:102141 is primed for the return of California citrus season with...

2 years ago 5 minute read

SugarBee apple harvest starts early

Chelan, WA, October 16, 2023 / — SugarBee harvest has arrived, and to the delight of fans around the world,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Review: Is this salad kit better than a burger?

I saw the Better than a Burger Salad Kit from Gold Coast Packing at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Misionero offers butter lettuce salad kits

GONZALES, Calif. (October 16, 2023) – In the year 1973, a visionary named Floyd Griffin embarked on a journey that would...

2 years ago 2 minute read

NatureSweet announces all branded tomato products are now Fair Trade Certified

SAN ANTONIO, TX, October 17, 2023 – NatureSweet BB #:152351, the number one snacking tomato brand and leading greenhouse-grown produce...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Maui Gold pineapple expands distribution to Canada

Maui, Hawaii (Oct. 12, 2023) – Hawaii’s famously sweet pineapple, Maui Gold Pineapple, announces its market expansion to distribute in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Oppy, Avoworks, and Eco Farms introduce sustainable packaging revolution with 100% home compostability

Chino Hills, Calif. — Uniting forces at the beginning of 2022 to form a robust avocado solution, Oppy BB #:116424,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Giumarra to host ‘Giumarra Golf Club’ at Global Produce & Floral Show

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 16, 2023 – The Giumarra Companies BB #:113366 is pleased to announce it will host the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Tasteful Selections introduces Potatoes Your Way

Arvin, CA.  October 12, 2023 —Tasteful Selections, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, BB #:105471 continues to innovate to...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Ocean Mist to debut new booth at IFPA

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (October 12, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Careers in Produce: Vast and varied opportunities await

The pandemic years have had a big impact on the number of people working in the fresh produce industry. Employment...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Prima Wawona files Chapter 11 to facilitate sale

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prima Wawona BB #:165373, the industry’s largest producer of stone fruit, today announced...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt showcase their perfect trio

San Ramon, CA – Friday, October 13th, 2023 – The Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt BB #:115201 tradeshow team is gearing...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Stemilt brings new sustainable solution, varieties to IFPA Global Show

October 13, 2023 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Like an apple on a tree, Stemilt BB #:113654 welcomes growth and shares a...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Onions 52 launches tearless sweet onions

OCTOBER 16th, 2023 Syracuse, UT – Onions 52 BB #:104705, a leading innovator in the onion industry, announces plans to...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Frutura expands in berries with two acquisitions

October 16, 2023 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing platform designed to supply international customers with high-quality...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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