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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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/...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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