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Vanguard International Group CEO to retire, successor named
ISSAQUAH, WA – August 1, 2023 – A leader in the global fresh fruit produce industry, Craig Stauffer announced today...
Fresh Del Monte Produce reports higher income, profit in Q2
CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187 today reported financial results for the second quarter ended...
AeroFarms expands at retail through Katzman Produce, H Mart
Newark, NJ, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and leader for indoor vertical farming, announces...
Dunnhumby study finds 36% of U.S. families skipped meals due to finances
CHICAGO – Thirty-six percent of U.S. families have skipped meals due to financial reasons in the last year according to...
Industry mourns Jerome Vick, founder of Vick Family Farms
Edwin Jerome Vick, 73, of Wilson, (Nash County) NC, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born September 13, 1949...
Size, taste, and firmness: Stemilt’s Moon Cherries ready for liftoff
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Like the moon, the size, flavor, and firmness of A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries...
Bonduelle hires vice president of agriculture operations
Supply chain veteran brings Ag industry sourcing expertise and deep understanding of operational needs in the fresh produce sector Irwindale,...
Lunchables enters the produce aisle with Del Monte
PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO & MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Lunchables, in partnership with Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, enters the produce...
FPAA expands reach, plans Southwest International Produce Expo
Tucson, AZ (July 12, 2023) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), BB #:144354 renowned for its national...
WOWorks launches ghost kitchen concept
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — WOWorks, the visionary parent company behind better-for-you restaurant brands Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh,...
Canadian government releases license conditions for importing romaine lettuce this fall
The Canadian government’s notice to industry: Temporary Safe Food for Canadians licence conditions for importing romaine lettuce and salad mixes...
Colorado farm files for Chapter 12 bankruptcy protection
On July 26, 2023, Star Farms, Inc. BB #:172064 located in Brighton, CO., filed a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter...
Ark Foods launches Korean BBQ stir fry kit
Innovative New Kits Created By Leading Veggie Enthusiasts IMMOKALEE, FL JULY 31, 2023 – Ark Foods BB #:290462, the modern-day...
AFM launches limited-edition cupcake for National Avocado Day
The Avocados From Mexico Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cupcake will be available at Sprinkles bakeries nationwide for one week beginning...
IFPA Foodservice Conference 2023 sets new records
Monterey Ca. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 welcomed produce suppliers, foodservice innovators, award winning chefs, K-12 professionals,...
Logistics firm gets boost from sponsoring Open Champion golfer
While golfer Brian Harman claimed his biggest professional win at the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, July 23, one of...
Alsum Farms begins Wisconsin yellow potato harvest
Friesland, Wisconsin — Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms BB #:105137 in Arena, WI, with the first...
USDA updates Market News mobile app; offers easier access to Organic, Retail, and International reports
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released Version 3.0 of its free USDA Market News...
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