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IFPA urges innovation in produce and floral industry at Climate Summit

Newark, DE and Washington, D.C. – As the fresh produce and floral industries continue enhancing their sustainability and environmental stewardship...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Fyffes celebrates opening of new packhouse in Costa Rica

Fyffes BB #:111359 has continued to invest in its own banana production in Costa Rica by building a new packhouse...

2 years ago 4 minute read

US organic food sales reach $60 billion in 2022

Washington, DC — Organic food sales in the United States in 2022 broke through $60 billion for the first time, hitting...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Healthy Family Project focuses on athletes for Mental Health Awareness Month

Reidsville, GA – May 1, 2023 – To support Mental Health Awareness month, Healthy Family Project is promoting mental wellness in...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Senator Marco Rubio calls for end to SNAP junk food subsidies

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has announced that he will introduce legislation to bar the federal Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program...

2 years ago 2 minute read

sweetgreen pilots automation at new restaurant

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, announced the opening of its first restaurant powered...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Four Star Fruit appoints new Director of Imports

Delano, California — Four Star Fruit, BB #:148166 a leading table grape grower/shipper, is pleased to announce Justin Dixon as Director...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Measure to Improve and Equitable Food Initiative partner for successful pilot program and case study

Produce & Reduce pilot program builds a culture of sustainability at three California agricultural facilities while reducing waste and increasing...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Organic Produce Summit 2023 ed session announced

Monterey, CA – As inflation and rising costs have impacted organic sales over the past year, producers and retailers are...

2 years ago 3 minute read

NWPB announces significant positive impact for watermelon industry

Findings from Study in Partnership with Armada Corporate Intelligence, Inc. Conclude Strong Relationship Between Promotional Activities and Grower Revenues Winter...

2 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA names new food safety officer

Washington, DC and Newark, DE – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is thrilled to announce Natalie Dyenson...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Copefrut earns CarbonNeutral Certification in South America

After two consecutive years of neutralizing emissions originated in the international transport of its organic apples, Chilean exporter Copefrut BB...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Zespri SunGold kiwifruit season begins

Retailers and Shoppers Anticipate Another Great Season with the # 1 Fastest Growing Fruit* ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Retailers have...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Stemilt marks 2023 Apple Blossom Parade and fresh apple harvest

WENATCHEE, Wash. – With his thumb held high, Kyle Mathison and the rest of the Stemilt BB #:113654 founding family...

2 years ago 2 minute read

SEPC unveils allstar lineup for Southern Innovations Speaker Cup

Millen, GA – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 has waved the green flag to announce a powerful lineup of...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Mission Produce hires director of marketing and communications

OXNARD, Calif. – May 9, 2023 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket recognized in CNBC Disruptor 50

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced that it has been named to the 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Castellini expanding Northern Kentucky facility

Perishable and Food Industry Leader Expands Support Services for Customers, Adding 180 new jobs Cincinnati, Ohio – Castellini Company BB...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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