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River Valley Fruit gets PLU number for its Audra Rose cherry

Grandview, WA (May 24, 2023) – River Valley Fruit BB #:210705, a leading apple, cherry and pear grower, packer and...

2 years ago 3 minute read

California Giant reports peak strawberry volumes

WATSONVILLE, CA – A bountiful summer of California strawberries is ahead for California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061, as the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Numerator data shows SNAP spending down

Gas and convenience SNAP trips up 17% vs YA; proteins and prepared foods most impacted by end of emergency allotment...

2 years ago 4 minute read

KeHE Distributors to acquire DPI Specialty Foods

Distributor of fresh, natural & organic, and specialty products invigorates capabilities in the fresh marketplace and expands customer base NAPERVILLE,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators in CA, TX

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Church Brothers Farms launches new campaign: Our Roots Run Deep

SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 has announced a new campaign intended to highlight the company’s heritage, value...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USHBC expands business intelligence program

FOLSOM, Calif. – The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) today launched the BerrySmart Insights platform for fresh blueberries, an automated,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Fresh Farms launches new marketing campaign ‘Taste to Believe’

Fresh Farms BB #:194140, a leading grower, packer, and shipper of high-quality produce, has announced the launch of its new...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Good Foods gears up for growth with new hires

The brand taps CPG leaders Peter Flesvig as vice president of retail sales and Renee Boardway as global procurement manager...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Ocean Mist hires communications manager

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (May 24, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Grape supplies tight, prices higher during transition

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update May 24, 2023: Red and green grape packs will be limited for...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Measure to Improve introduces new sustainability programs and services

Following their annual strategic planning meeting in January 2023, which featured industry leaders, government officials, and retail influencers, Measure to...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Baldor Specialty Foods expands leadership team

Baldor Specialty Foods, BB #:121770 one of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic’s largest produce and specialty foods distributors, announced that it...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Braga Fresh introduces two organic vegan chopped salad kits

SOLEDAD, Calif. – Braga Fresh, BB #:206762 home of Josie’s Organics, is introducing two organic, vegan chopped salad kits to...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Panama Banana joins FreshEdge

May 23, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FreshEdge, a family of best-in-class fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Panera Brands prepares IPO, names new CEO

May 23, 2023 ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Panera Brands Inc., which includes the iconic fast casual and hospitality brand Panera Bread as...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Frutura to market its avocado brand for first time

May 23, 2023 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing network designed to supply international customers with high-quality...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Kapi Kapi exceeds expansion goals in North America

MIAMI, FL – Kapi Kapi Growers, BB #:371004 one of the largest fully integrated, farm to customer, growers of pineapples...

2 years ago 3 minute read
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