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