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