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Canadian groups applaud passage of Bill C-280

June 22, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Yesterday, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Alsum Farms & Produce to host 50th anniversary community celebration

Friesland, Wisconsin, June 22, 2023 — Alsum Farms & Produce, BB #:105137 a leading fresh market grower, packer, and shipper...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Rabobank BBQ Index reports food inflation hottest since 1978

The 2023 Rabobank BBQ Index reveals that a 10-person barbecue will cost nearly $100 this year as inflation has run hot—up 31%...

2 years ago 10 minute read

Southwest International Produce Expo (#SWIPE) replaces FPAA convention

FPAA convention transforms into Southwest International Produce Expo #SWIPE, showcasing industry leaders and educational sessions, speakers and guests include Walmart,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA files action against Florida company for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against American Fruit &...

2 years ago 2 minute read

PNW blueberry volumes peak

WATSONVILLE, CA (June 20, 2023) – It’s a bountiful summer of blueberries for California Giant Berry Farms, BB #:121061 as...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Whole Foods Market honors Ciruli Brothers with supplier All-Star award

June 19, 2023 (Rio Rico, AZ) – On June 14th, Whole Foods Market BB #:147784 announced the beneficiaries of the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Listeria prompts another frozen fruit recall

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple...

2 years ago 7 minute read

SpartanNash receives ‘Great Place to Work’ certification

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 21, 2023 – Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 (the “Company”) proudly announced that it has received the Great Place to...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Consumer demand drives restaurant evolution, reports Deloitte

New York, June 21, 2023 Key takeaways from Deloitte’s Future of Restaurants Survey Why this matters More than three years after...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder wins 2023 AI Breakthrough Award for Agriculture

International awards program honors agtech robotics provider among standout AI companies SEATTLE – Carbon Robotics, a leader in AI-powered robotics,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Ocean Spray introduces ultimate dried fruit mix

Snack Medley Is Available in Three Tasty Blends Featuring Whole Dried Cranberries and Other Premium Fruit BOSTON, June 21, 2023 –...

2 years ago 2 minute read

California firm posts $100,000 employment bond

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – Westlake Distributors LLC, operating out of Downey, Calif., has posted a $100,000 surety bond to employ...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Little Bear Produce remembers Yvonne Morales

Edinburg, TX – Yvonne Morales of Little Bear Produce BB #:124521 passed away on June 20, at McAllen Medical Center...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Blue Apron introduces summer meal kits

NEW YORK – Blue Apron BB #:292398 introduces two easy meal kits with brand-new ingredients, perfect for summertime gatherings and...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Meijer LPGA Classic raises $1.25M for Midwest food pantries

BELMONT, Mich., June 19, 2023 – The 2023 Meijer BB #:104887 LPGA Classic for Simply Give did not disappoint in its ninth year at...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Tops, Price Chopper parent expands Instacart e-commerce experience

SAN FRANCISCO and SCHENECTADY, N.Y. and WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Northeast Grocery, Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 BB...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Sponsored Content: Cultivating Success — Bonsai Produce’s Persuasive Producers

In the highly competitive world of produce wholesale distribution, a skilled and effective salesperson can make all the difference. They...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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