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Produce Industry Podcast to hold first in-person networking event

TAMPA, FL – September 25, 2023 – The Produce Industry Podcast, founded in 2020, will bring the value of their...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Del Monte’s Tricont Logistics sees growth, rebrands with new website

MIAMI – September 26, 2023 – Tricont Trucking & Logistics, the inland logistics arm of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc....

2 years ago 5 minute read

ProducePay joins World Economic Forum’s Innovation Community

September 26, 2023 LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ProducePay BB #:299330, the agtech company transforming the global produce industry into a more connected...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Safeway Fresh Foods recalls Sunnyside Farms organic butternut squash because of possible health risk

The FDA posted this company announcement September 25, 2023: Safeway Fresh Foods BB #:280319 of Vineland, NJ, is recalling its...

2 years ago 1 minute read

FAT Brands acquires BBQ chain

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. today announces it has acquired the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Douglas Fruit, Goose Ridge partnership brings more apple volume to Stemilt

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Growing fruit for maximum quality and freshness takes a village, but for Douglas Fruit BB #:345922 and...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Goldenberry Farms reports strong demand for fall-themed produce

Goldenberry Farms hits maximum production of Halloween-themed RAMBOOS packaging, announces new organic and value items Sep 21, 2023 – MIAMI,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Crunch Pak named IFPA Advocate of the Year

September 24, 2023 Washington D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 announced the winner of the coveted Advocate...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Pete Pappas & Sons adds to sales leadership

Pete Pappas & Sons BB #:100956 welcomes Terry Thornsberry as Director of Fresh Perishables to their tenacious sales team. Terry...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Stemilt brings more Kissabel pink- and red-flesh apples

The new crop will be harvested in the Northern Hemisphere from mid September.USA partner Stemilt Growers is ready for the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

NC Sweetpotato Commission celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

“Sweet Celebrations” eCookbook and Influencer Campaign Launch Benson, N.C., September 22, 2023 – The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC), made...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Krivanek Consulting offers new services for produce executives

DENVER, CO – September 25, 2023 – Julie Krivanek, President & CEO of Krivanek Consulting, the produce industry’s top executive...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Sunkist Growers revamps Cara program

September 25, 2023, Valencia, Calif. – Sunkist Growers BB #:102141 comprises over 1,000 multi-generational farmers, many of whom specialize in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Eastern Propak celebrates grand re-opening of produce facility

GLASSBORO, NEW JERSEY (September 20, 2023) – On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Eastern Propak BB #:159451 unveiled its state-of-the-art Produce...

2 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 22, 2023

Pamela and Greg talk nutrition and why you “can’t eat just one” when it comes to center-store snacking, and why...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Industry veteran Robert Bassetti passes away

Hammonton, NJ, September 21, 2023:  Robert “Bob” Bassetti, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday September 15th.  Bob...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Peruvian 2023 avocado exports expected to top $1 billion

From January 1 to August 28, 2023, Peruvian avocado exports reached 572.6 million kilos, showing an increase of 8.8 percent...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt raises funds for WAEF scholarships

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt Growers BB #:113654 presented Washington Apple Education Foundation with a check for $155,000 which was raised...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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