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Lancaster Foods recalls expired kale, spinach and collard green products due to potential health risk

May 05, 2023 JESSUP, Md., May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lancaster Foods BB #:131571 is voluntarily recalling a limited...

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Pure Flavor’s Spring eMagazine explores greenhouse power

Leamington, ON – April showers may bring May flowers but this spring, Pure Flavor BB #:170379 is focused on sharing...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Wholesum now offers organic seeds

AMADO, ARIZ., May 8, 2023 — Wholesum BB #:135847, Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic farm-fresh vegetables, is...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Labor contractor Garza Labor rebrands

Grand Rapids, MI (April 2023) – Garza Labor BB #:393871, a nationwide labor contractor headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Chang Farm recalls mung bean sprouts because of possible health risk

FDA released this company announcement May 5, 2023: Chang Farm, 301 River Road, Whatley, MA is issuing a voluntary recall...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Foot traffic returning to buffet restaurants

The following report is from Ezra Carmel of Placer.ai, May 3, 2023 For some time, traffic to the dining industry...

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Sponsored Content: How produce wholesalers increase distributor profitability

When it comes to buying produce, many distributors assume that working directly with growers is the only way to go....

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Wholesale Produce Supply names supply chain director

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, MAY 8, 2023 – WPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dirk Updike to the Supply Chain...

2 years ago 2 minute read

2023 Michigan asparagus season kicks off

DEWITT, MICH. – The Michigan Asparagus season is almost here, and consumers are excited to head into stores to incorporate...

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Ocean Mist Farms reports high quality and volume for spring artichoke crop

CASTROVILLE, Calif.  – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading year round producer of fresh California artichokes, is expecting an outstanding...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Mr. Greens acquired by investment firm

May 04, 2023 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shoreline Equity Partners, a purpose-driven, lower middle market private equity firm based in Jacksonville, Florida,...

2 years ago 5 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 5, 2023

Pamela and Greg discuss a busy week in mergers and acquisitions, and what apocalyptic conditions need to exist to make...

2 years ago 1 minute read

California Walnuts kick off walnut meat campaign

As consumers seek more plant-based options and creative recipes for at-home cooking, California Walnuts is kicking off a new campaign...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Lipman donates $3MM to migrant children education

Lipman Family Farms makes their largest contribution to date to education center for migrant children IMMOKALEE, FL – Lipman Family...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Stronger lettuce volume takes pressure off market

The following crop update was released by Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 May 4, 2023: Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Rabobank: Avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market

PRESS RELEASE – May 5, 2023 – Rabobank recently published its World Avocado Trade Map, charting global avocado production, consumption,...

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Lēf Farms recalls packaged salad greens because of possible health risk

The FDA posted this company announcement May 4, 2023: lef Farms of Loudon, N.H. is voluntarily recalling a single lot...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Second Blueberry Leadership Program launched by USHBC

FOLSOM, Calif. – The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has launched the application process for the second class of its...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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