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Sakata Seed de México celebrates 30 years

Morgan Hill, CA; September 2023 – In August of this year, Sakata Seed de México celebrated its 30th anniversary. “We...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Allen Lund Co. promotes general manager

The Allen Lund Company BB #:107465 is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Franks to Assistant General Manager of...

2 years ago 2 minute read

NWPB reports successful summer foodservice program

Watermelon included in more trend-forward applications Winter Springs, FL – August 29, 2023 – This summer, the National Watermelon Promotion...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Bobalu Berries taps staff for recipe inspiration

Oxnard CA – August 29, 2023 – Thanks to a bountiful summer of delicious Bobalu berries, BB #:354734 the staff...

2 years ago 3 minute read

California Sweetpotato Council launches educational campaign

Yam = Sweetpotato Livingston, CA – California sweet potato farmers are on a mission to end consumer confusion, entice younger buyers...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Envy apple brand partners with Pioneer Woman magazine

LOS ANGELES – August 30, 2023 – With peak apple season upon us, Envy apples is partnering with The Pioneer...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Ed session on Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule announced for OGS 2023

MONTEREY, CA—August 30, 2023 – With March 19, 2024, comes full implementation of the National Organic Program’s (NOP) Strengthening Organic...

2 years ago 5 minute read

McLane unveils McLane Fresh foodservice at retail program

McLane scales foodservice at retail program, boosting customer experience with new convenience store offerings TEMPLE, Texas, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Historic flooding action praised by California strawberry industry

California Strawberry Commission worked with lawmakers on behalf of growers affected by this year’s flooding to support executive action and...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Peruvian blueberry exports down 25% so far this campaign

The 2023-2024 Peruvian blueberry campaign hasn’t measured up to the prior year so far. Through July, Peru has exported 10,000...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Court approves reorganization plan for Fruits Et Legumes Royal

A Canadian court has approved a reorganization plan for Montreal, QC- based importer-receiver Fruits Et Legumes Royal BB #:375172. The...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Avocados From Mexico to sponsor College Football Playoff

The first produce brand to partner with the CFP debuts “Guacgating” to inspire shoppers as they plan fall football tailgates...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Blue Book Services hires VP of Retail Development

Blue Book Services (BBS) has added John Abkes as its new Vice President of Retail Development, who will oversee the...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Growers amend federal marketing order for Florida citrus

August 29, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Florida citrus producers voted to amend the federal...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Data shows year-over-year restaurant sales increase, amid inflation labor struggles

Despite increased sales, operators must take action to combat a 13% increase in food costs and an 8% increase in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

AeroFarms to auction assets from NJ vertical farm in restructuring

SecondBloom Auctions has been chosen to manage the auction of key assets from AeroFarms’ original vertical farming facility in Newark,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Stern Produce receives $165MM government supply contract

Stern Produce Co. Inc., BB #:100402 Phoenix, Arizona, has been awarded a maximum $165,000,000 firm-fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Sunkist driving citrus season with insights and innovation

August 29, 2023, Valencia, Calif. – While wrapping up its 130th season, the longest-standing fresh citrus cooperative in the nation...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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