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RPE introduces Burbank Reserve potato variety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Bancroft, WI. September 18, 2023—Introducing the Burbank Reserve, a remarkable gem in the world of potatoes that effortlessly...
Starr Ranch Growers partners with CMI Orchards
September 18th, 2023 Wenatchee, WA: In a thrilling new development four years in the making—Starr Ranch Growers/Oneonta Trading Company BB...
Parent company sells NatureSweet
Blue Road Capital acquires the leading Controlled Environment Agriculture company in North America September 19, 2023 SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silver Ventures...
USDA restricts PACA violators in California, New York, and Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to...
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company announces West Coast expansion
FORT PIERCE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, the nostalgic and authentic juice brand beloved for its use...
FFVA criticizes DOL proposed H-2A rule
Sept. 15, 2023 — On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Improving...
Organic Grower Summit 2023 session addressess AI in agriculture
MONTEREY, CA—September 13, 2023 — The explosive interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture continues to impact all facets of...
USA Pear new crop hits stores
MILWAUKIE, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As autumn arrives, Pacific Northwest orchards are bursting with fresh pears and kicking...
Food safety expert joins iFoodDS as strategic advisor, board member
SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — iFoodDS, the leading provider of connected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions for the...
Freight volumes bounce back in August
September 18, 2023 BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Truckload freight volumes increased in August as shippers positioned freight ahead of the fourth quarter,...
GS Foods Group acquires Louisiana distributor
September 15, 2023 ONTARIO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GS Foods Group, Inc., a leading specialized foodservice distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital,...
AeroFarms emerges from Chapter 11, appoints CEO
September 18, 2023 — AeroFarms, Inc., a Certified B Corporation and market leader for indoor vertical farming and microgreens, today...
Frieda’s introduces new three-pack passion fruit
Anaheim, CA (September 13, 2023) – Frieda’s Branded Produce BB #:388120 is delighted to announce its innovative new Passion Fruit...
SEPC releases What’s New? consumer research at Southern Innovations
Revealing the consumer take on innovations in relation to fresh produce consumption and purchases Charlotte, NC, September 15, 2023 —...
Lipman showcases new tomato varietals at Southern Innovations
Lipman’s Monet Red and Bellavina Varieties to make their Debut at Southern Innovations IMMOKALEE, FL (SEPTEMBER 13, 2023) – Lipman...
Colombia rises to world’s third largest Hass avocado producer
In Colombia, according to figures through September 2022 published by the National Foreign Trade Association (Analdex), Hass avocado exports reached...
SunFed adds to sales staff
Allie Coombs joined SunFed’s BB #:150037 sales team on September 1st. Allie got her start in produce at EuroFresh Farms...
ZAG Technical Services launches new data solution for Famous ERPs
San Jose, Calif., September 13, 2023 – ZAG Technical Services (ZAG) BB #:365534, an award-winning IT consulting firm, managed services,...
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