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Alsum Farms celebrates 50th anniversary
Friesland, Wisconsin, August 17, 2023 — Alsum Farms & Produce, BB #:105137 a leading fresh market grower, packer, and shipper...
Growers vote to end Cranberry Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that producers voting in a referendum on the federal marketing order for cranberries...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 18, 2023
Pamela says Aldi’s purchase of 400 stores from Southeastern Grocers is a major shift in strategy for the deep discounter....
USDA warns food purchase program vendors of fraudulent phishing emails
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA food purchase programs of a...
July freight volumes, rates chilled by seasonality
BEAVERTON, Ore., August 18, 2023—Truckload freight volumes fell last month, and national benchmark spot rates for dry van and refrigerated...
F&S Fresh hires veteran retailer as director of sales operations
Vineland, NJ (August 18, 2023) – F&S Fresh Foods, BB #:124667 a family-owned and operated fresh food manufacturer in business...
IBO releases State of the Blueberry Industry Report
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is pleased to announce that its 2022 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report is...
Subway announces senior leadership appointments
Douglas Fry named President of North America; Carrie Walsh named President of Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA); Mike Kehoe named Global Chief Development Officer MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2023 – Subway, one...
Mildura Fruit Company delivers traceability with VerifyMe, Inc
LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 – VerifyMe, Inc. together with its subsidiaries, Trust Codes Global Limited and PeriShip Global LLC, provides brand...
California hits peak stone fruit season
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update August 16, 2023: The California stone fruit season is at its peak....
Dole reports strong Q2 financial results
August 17, 2023 DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole plc BB #:124463 today released its financial results for the three and six months ended...
First and fresh – Minnesota’s apple season starts in August
Early season Minnesota Grown apples available at orchards, grocery stores, and farmers markets in mid-August. Visit MinnesotaGrown.com for locations. SAINT PAUL, Minn., Aug. 16,...
CMI unveils advanced pear-packing technology
Wenatchee, WA – CMI Orchards BB #:134183 introduces their new pear-packing technology with strong benefits to retailers and consumers. Their...
Vanguard announces new VP of global sales and marketing
ISSAQUAH, WA – August 15, 2023 – Vanguard International USA LLC BB #:300298 has announced that Ethan Williams has been...
Fruit breeder IFG acquired by European firm
MADRID, Spain, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A groundbreaking transformation has emerged in the realm of fresh, healthy, and...
ProducePay honored by Inc. 5000 for rapid growth in America
NEW YORK (August 15, 2023) – Inc. revealed today that ProducePay BB #:299330 ranks in the top half of the...
FWF makes the Inc. 5000 for the seventh year
NEW YORK – Inc. revealed that Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) BB #:344357 ranks No. 2260 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies...
Mexican avocado imports hit record 2.48 billion pounds
DALLAS, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., just wrapped...
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