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Investing in America agenda: USDA and FRAC fund 36 projects

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the...

2 years ago 6 minute read

IFPA disappointed by House Ag bill WIC cuts and grower impact

Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is disappointed by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture’s...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Frey Farms CEO joins National Ag Campaign Advisory Council

Frey Farms Founder will help shape U.S. Ag policy and influence the 2023 Farm Bill as a member of the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Four Star Fruit enhances grape supply through acquisition

Delano, California – Four Star Fruit, BB #:148166 a leading grower of organic and conventional table grapes, recently acquired 1,100...

2 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 19, 2023

Pamela and Greg discuss the billion — yes, Billion — dollars Target expects to shrink this year, largely due to...

2 years ago 1 minute read

US Foods to acquire New York broadliner

ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 – one of America’s leading foodservice distributors – announced today that it...

2 years ago 3 minute read

NW cherry crop projected 50% larger than last year

Richland, WA – May 17 – 2023. The Northwest Cherry Growers BB #:162657 gathered to discuss the crop prospects for...

2 years ago 5 minute read

SEPC announces 2023 member scholarship recipients

Millen, GA (May 19, 2023) – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 is pleased to announce this year’s SEPC Member...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Mango industry thriving as summer approaches

National Mango Board urges retailers to support record-setting volume of one of summer’s favorite superfruit ORLANDO, Fla. – The mango...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Potatoes USA survey shows regional preference for how people enjoy potatoes

May 17, 2023 DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–We can all agree that potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, but a recent Potatoes USA BB...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Wendy’s pilots underground drive-up delivery

DUBLIN, Ohio – The Wendy’s Company BB #:102351 today announced a new partnership with Pipedream, a hyperlogistics company, to pilot its...

2 years ago 5 minute read

FPAA recognizes funding for Nogales Interchange by state legislators

Improvements will ease congestion, improve safety at key produce warehouse districts NOGALES, AZ – Produce truck traffic will become more...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Plenty opens California vertical farm

May 18, 2023 COMPTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Plenty today announced the opening of the Plenty Compton Farm – the world’s most technologically...

2 years ago 5 minute read

California Avocado Commission shares plan to celebrate Avocado Month in June

IRVINE, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 invites avocado lovers to celebrate California Avocado Month this June. Grown...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Nala Robotics introduces autonomous Bowl Bot and Sandwich Bot

New Food Bowl Sous-chef, Wingman Autonomous Fry Station and Spotless Robotic Dishwasher on Display at the National Restaurant Show ARLINGTON...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Canada’s House of Commons passes financial protection Bill C-280

May 18, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Blue Apron sells operational infrastructure to FreshRealm

May 16, 2023 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Apron today announced plans for a long-term operations and logistics relationship with FreshRealm, a...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Food surplus app Too Good To Go expands in Texas

DALLAS and FT. WORTH, Texas and HOUSTON and SAN ANTONIO and AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Too Good...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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