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Tight pineapple market expected through May

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update this week: Pineapple supplies are scarce in Costa Rica and Mexico. Volume...

2 years ago 1 minute read

President & CEO of Peirone Produce to retire

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Michael Kamphaus who has served as the President &...

2 years ago 2 minute read

WGA: growers spend $500,000 per year on automation

The second annual Western Growers Specialty Crop Automation Report reveals a 25 percent increase in average year-over-year agtech investment as...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FWF honored on the Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 logistics companies list

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – On April 24, 2023, Transport Topics released its annual Top 100 list of the largest logistics...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Circle K parent to acquire over 100 locations from Mapco

LAVAL, QC, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire 112...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Pandol Bros. mourns Matt Pandol Jr.

MATT STEVE PANDOL, JR. JUNE 27, 1962 – APRIL 21, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Divine Flavor hires director of business development

NOGALES, AZ. – April 24, 2023 – Nogales-based produce distributor and grower, Divine Flavor BB #:204689, announced they have added...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFG expands cherry window with low-chill cherries

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (April 26, 2023) – International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), the world’s largest table grape breeder, which boasts over...

2 years ago 4 minute read

California Giant projects strong strawberry volume for Mother’s Day

WATSONVILLE, CA – APRIL 27, 2023 – Giant volumes of organic and conventionally grown strawberries are available from California Giant...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FDA issues report on Salmonella outbreak in cantaloupe in summer of 2022

April 27, 2023 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a report on its investigation of the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Trucco expanding distribution center in New Jersey

April 25, 2023 — Trucco BB #:103951, the globally sourced and nationwide distributor of fresh produce, is thrilled to announce...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Pairwise, Partnership for a Healthier America partner to increase access to fruits and vegetables

April 25, 2023 DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pairwise, a health-focused food and agriculture company, and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), the...

2 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA submits comments on EU packaging regulations

April 25, 2023 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 submitted public comments on the Regulation of...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Viva Fresh donates over 20,000 pounds of fresh produce to North Texas Food Bank

Mission, Texas; April 25, 2023 – The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 has once again teamed up with...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Qdoba brings back mango salsa

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Back by popular demand, QDOBA today announced the historic return of a fan-favorite...

2 years ago 4 minute read

GrubMarket launches GrubPay payment platform

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced the launch of GrubPay, a powerful and easy-to-use...

2 years ago 5 minute read

CPMA names 2023 New Product Showcase winners

TORONTO—At its annual Convention & Trade Show on April 26, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 recognized four innovations...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Washington asparagus hits stores this week

ELTOPIA, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Washington State’s family farmers and packers are readying for the 2022 season with their fresh, vibrant...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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