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Fresh Del Monte honored with sustainability award

February 19, 2025 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., BB #:111187 one of the world’s leading vertically integrated...

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Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida announce merchandising contest

FLORIDA (February 18, 2025) – Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida BB #:162602, a collective of fresh sweet corn growers...

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Side Delights promotes potatoes as healthy part of anti-inflammatory diet

Newport Beach, CA (February 18, 2025) – Fresh Solutions Network (FSN) BB #:325392 shared nutritional information on potatoes and explained...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Rain disrupts California strawberry harvest, tightens market

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this strawberry crop updated February 17, 2025: Persistent rain has cancelled harvesting in the Santa...

2 months ago 1 minute read

California Giant now offers jumbo blueberries

Watsonville, CA – February 19, 2025 – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 today shared the availability of its GIANT...

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IFPA holds leadership meetings at Fruit Logistica

February 19, 2025 BERLIN – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 convened almost 150 leaders from 27 countries at...

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Industry leaders renew financial commitments to The Center for Produce Safety

Woodland, California, Feb 17 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) BB #:339618 acknowledges industry leaders renewing their financial commitments...

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The Foundation for Fresh Produce releases tools for professionals and influencers

February 18, 2025 Washington, DC – When it comes to boosting fruit and vegetable consumption, one of the most effective strategies...

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Sunkist plans promotions to celebrate National Sunkist Citrus Day

February 17, 2025, Valencia, Calif. – Sunkist Growers BB #:102141 proudly announces the 3rd observance of National Sunkist Citrus Day...

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Produce Distributors Association adds board member

Pittsburgh, PA — (February 18, 2025) The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) BB #:396824 has appointed Joseph Procacci III, vice president...

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Brighter Bites merges with San Diego food nonprofit

SAN DIEGO, CA (February 18, 2025) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables...

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FDA deputy commissioner for human foods resigns 

Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned yesterday.  In a letter...

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GrubMarket acquires Northern California foodservice distributor

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American...

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Colombia bumps up avocado exports for Super Bowl

The Colombian Hass avocado market continues to gain popularity in North American homes and events. As is customary, during the...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Natural Delights projects growth in 2025, adds to sales staff

YUMA, Ariz. (Feb. 17, 2025) –The Natural Delights BB #:163391 team is thriving following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season...

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A retail dietitian’s take on making produce easy

Retail dietetic groups across the country are continuously adapting their blueprint to fit the ever-changing needs of the healthcare and...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Inteligistics solves FSMA 204 transformation and transfer reporting problem

Salinas, CA (February 12, 2025) — As companies that grow, manufacture, process, pack, hold or sell perishable foods on the...

3 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA congratulates U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Health and Human Services confirmations

Feb. 13, 2025 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation...

3 months ago 4 minute read

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