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California strawberry industry holds Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day

Annual event brought together researchers and California strawberry industry members to explore new research designed to increase sustainability and workforce...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Kings River Packing acquisition expands operations

SANGER, CA, August 4, 2023 – With the California citrus season only months away, the families of Kings River Packing,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Truck Availability Report August 4, 2023

Attention Truck Brokers and Shippers – Truck Availability Report Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to provide the following...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Rice Fruit Company starts 2023 apple harvest

From Blossoms to Bounty: Pennsylvania’s Apple Harvest Begins Gardners, PA (August 2023) – Rice Fruit Company, BB #:103627 a leading...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Mission Produce appoints SpartanNash CEO to board

OXNARD, Calif., Aug. 03, 2023 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Gold Coast Packing launches burger-themed salad kit

Better Than a Burger Salad Kit Available Now Santa Maria, CA, August 1, 2023 – Adding a flavorful option to...

2 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 4, 2023

Pamela and Greg talk Amazon Fresh’s new approach…which is, apparently fresh donuts? And MegaCorp got a big boost from The...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Ag AI firm Stout Industrial Technology appoints new leadership

SALINAS, CA. (August 3rd, 2023) – Stout Industrial Technology, a prominent AI company focused on agtech solutions, is proud to...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms wins Chef Choice Award at IFPA Foodservice

CASTROVILLE, Calif. – August 2, 2023 – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Organic fresh produce sales and volume rise in Q2

Sales Increase 1.5%, Volume Up 1% Monterey, CA — August 2, 2023 – Organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales...

2 years ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Texas importer

GrubMarket continues to solidify its position in the global food supply chain industry with the acquisition of London Fruit, a...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Former FDA deputy commissioner joins Wiliot as advisor

Key architect of the Food Safety and Modernization Act’s Rule 204 (FSMA 204) will be providing Wiliot guidance on its...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Potato broker sentenced to prison for stealing from growers

A potato broker was sentenced to six months in prison and eight years of probation after pleading guilty to stealing...

2 years ago 2 minute read

New study explores consumer food curiosity

Global Flavors and Simplicity Rank Highest in First “Consumer Curiosity Report” from Curious Plot MINNEAPOLIS – Aug. 3, 2023 –...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Natural Delights launches Medjool Date Strips with Chile Lime

YUMA, Ariz. (August 2, 2023) – Natural Delights, BB #:163391 North America’s favorite Medjool date brand, has partnered with Tajín,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Express expands chopped salad kits in Canada

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ — Fresh Express®, BB #:115030 the brand leader in packaged salads in Canada, today announced three additions to...

2 years ago 3 minute read

High-profile figures headline IFPA Global Show

Newark, DE, and Washington, D.C. – Drawing from the worlds of big business, athletics, and global technology strategy and innovation,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Retailer to purchase Braga Fresh regenerative trial crop

SOLEDAD, Calif. – Aug. 1, 2023 – Braga Fresh, BB #:206762 home of Josie’s Organics, gained its first retail pre-order...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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