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Green Giant survey names corn as America’s favorite vegetable

Corn pops up in popularity taking top veggie title for the first time in Green Giant brand’s annual survey PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 12,...

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CAC shares June California Avocado month activities

Al Roker Visits California Avocado Grove IRVINE, Calif. – California avocado season generally runs from spring through summer, making June...

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May CPI shows inflation cooling, food up 6.7% over last year

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released this monthly report June 13, 2023: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – MAY 2023 The...

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Legislation boosting credit card competition praised by FMI

Arlington, VA – Jun 7, 2023 – FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 issued its strong endorsement of the bipartisan Credit Card...

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IFPA Retail Conference urges collaboration

This year’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 Retail Conference, June 6-8 in Oak Brook, IL near Chicago, offered...

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Civil ag lawsuits filed for the Week of June 12, 2023

The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...

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Nature Fresh Farms honored in greenhouse competitions

Draws Focus to Flavor, Foodservice, and the Eating Experience Leamington, ON, CAN – Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 took top...

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Baldor Specialty Foods president to retire

Baldor CEO TJ Murphy and Muzyk planned for over a year for the retirement, positioning Baldor for a smooth transition...

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Braga Fresh hires director of sales

SOLEDAD, Calif. – June 12, 2023 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 hired Kelby Sullivan as its new director of sales....

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CMI Orchards begins Northwest cherry harvest for larger crop

June 12, 2023 Wenatchee, WA: CMI Orchards BB #:134183 sets the stage for summertime cherries with a fresh crop update,...

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Sponsored Content: Planting Seeds of Engagement — Cultivate Customer Excitement on National Eat Your Vegetables Day with Bonsai Produce

National Eat Your Vegetables Day, observed on June 17th each year, serves as a delightful reminder to embrace the vibrant...

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Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

June 8, 2023. Vero Beach, FL. Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet BB #:161579, a leading provider of fresh fruits and vegetables, is...

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FMS Fresh Produce invests $15 million to support growth

Sherrington, June 8, 2023 – FMS Fresh Produce BB #:329090, one of Quebec’s leading vegetable production and distribution companies, announces...

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Grape prices dropping as Mexican volume rises

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 relased this crop update June 8, 2023: Mexican green and red grape prices are declining; demand...

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Mission Produce Q2 report shows higher sales volume, lower revenue than year ago

OXNARD, Calif., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 9, 2023

Foreclosures and bankruptcies have come to some of the biggest names in the controlled environment agriculture boom, AeroFarms and AppHarvest,...

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Michigan Asparagus teams with American Kitchen for cooking promotion

Dewitt, Mich., June 8, 2023 — The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) BB #:162478 has partnered with American Kitchen to...

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USDA announces staff appointments

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who will hold...

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